“We hope our work in Pennsylvania—one of the hardest hit states in the nation—will lay the groundwork for more effective action across the country,” said Mr. Bloomberg.
On the other hand, Gov. Wolf said, “My administration has made fighting the opioid epidemic one of its top priorities…I want to see an end to opioid disorder in Pennsylvania.
He added that the state’s partnership with Mr. Bloomberg and its charitable organization “is a step in the right direction.”
Gov. Wolf and Mr. Bloomberg visited the Bridge Way School and Thomas Jefferson University Maternal Addiction Treatment Education and Research in Philadelphia after the summit.
“Pennsylvania has been one of the states hardest hit by the opioid epidemic, but Governor Wolf has been a real leader on the issue,” said Mr. Bloomberg.
In addition, he promised to help the governor “tackle opioids from every angle – and save more lives around the state. Together, we’ll identify the best ways to curb this critical public health crisis and create a blueprint for change across America.”
