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WVSSAC to announce collaborative effort to fight state’s opioid epidemic

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WHAT: The West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission will host a news conference to announce a collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Education, Office of Gov. Jim Justice, West Virginia University, Marshall University and MVB Bank to increase awareness of the state’s opioid epidemic and possible solutions.

WHO:

·      Bernie Dolan, Executive Director, WVSSAC

·      Steve Paine, West Virginia State Superintendent of Schools

·      E. Gordon Gee, President, West Virginia University

·      Shane Lyons, WVU Director of Athletics, Associate Vice President

·      Jerome A. Gilbert, President, Marshall University

·      Mike Hamrick, MU Athletic Director

·      Johnny Moore, President, Pierpont Technical College

·      Don Robinson, Chief Financial Officer, MVB Financial Corporation 

WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, 11 a.m.

WHERE: WVSSAC headquarters, 2875 Staunton Turnpike, Parkersburg, WV 26104


For more information contact:

Joe Boczek (304) 288-5924


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