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Chera Kowalski: The critical role librarians play in the opioid crisis

Public libraries have always been about more than just books — and their mission of community support has taken on new urgency during the current opioid epidemic. After witnessing overdoses at her library in Philadelphia, Chera Kowalski learned how to administer naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of narcotics, and she's put it to use to save patrons' lives. In this personal talk, she shares the day-to-day reality of life on the frontline of the opioid crisis and advocates for each of us to find new ways to keep our communities safe and healthy.

English
  • Originally Aired June 5, 2018
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code CheraKowalski_2017P
  • Network YouTube
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Name Type Role
Chera Kowalski Guest Star