A Moderated Dialogue on Overdose Response in Communities

Dr. Sarah Febres-Cordero, faculty member of the Emory University School of Nursing, and sequential artist Joseph Karg, Assistant Professor of Illustration and Sequential Art, Kennesaw State University, and Andy Gish, board certified emergency nurse and overdose prevention educator will present a moderated discussion about their graphic novel "Staying Alive in Little Five." The conversation will focus on Febres-Cordero's research and experiences in place-based overdose recognition and response, as well as Karg's visual approach to bringing these experiences to life. Clint Fluker, senior director of culture, community and partner engagement for the Michael C. Carlos Museum and Emory Libraries will moderate the discussion. There will be an opportunity at the end of the presentation to ask questions.  Attendees will receive a copy of the graphic novel.

The discussion will be followed by a reception steps away from the auditorium at the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library. 

A hands-on naloxone (Narcan) demonstration will be held after the reception.  Please register for the Narcan demonstration separately at this link. Attendees will receive a naloxone kit.

Friday, October 25, 2024
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm      Presentation in Whitehead Auditorium, Emory University
6:45 pm to 7:30 pm      Reception at Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
                                     (directly across from the Whitehead Auditorium)
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm      Narcan Demonstration (see registration link above)

Location: Emory University, Whitehead Auditorium
Whitehead Biomedical Research Building
615 Michael St, Atlanta, GA 30322

Parking: Michael Street Visitors Lot.  From Clifton Road NE turn onto Houston Mill Road.  Take the first left onto Rollins Way. Park in the Michael Street Visitors Lot, which is the second parking entrance on the right. Parking is free after 4:30pm.

If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Hannah Rogers at 404-727-5829 or hkroger@emory.edu to arrange services.

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