KSHB: Fentanyl Fight Sees Progress, But New Dangers Emerge for Young Children

Health care leaders and first responders gathered at Saint Luke's South Hospital to discuss ongoing efforts in the fight against fentanyl with U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids. The summit's roundtable highlighted both progress and challenges in addressing the deadly drug crisis.

KSHB talked to Dr. Jennifer Elliott, chair of Saint Luke's Opioid Stewardship Program and medical director of Saint Luke's Pain Management Clinic, about the need for more resources for those struggling with pain medication misuse.

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