Dr. Ronni Brown​

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT OPIOIDS

Overdose Prevention, Awareness & Response for Parents & Teens

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Tues, April 29, 2025; 7:00-8:15pm PT 

In-person at Synapse School, 3375 Edison Way, Menlo Park

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The current opioid epidemic is one of the most significant public health crises in our nation’s history. Recent increases in adolescent mortality from overdose have outpaced those in the general population. In this presentation by Dr. Ronni Brown, San Mateo County health planner, parents and teens will learn about the use and misuse of opioids including fentanyl, and evidence-based harm reduction strategies to prevent overdose deaths across the spectrum from youth to adults.

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About our speaker

 

Dr. Ronni Brown is the Senior Community Health Planner for San Mateo County and focuses on raising awareness and building resource capacity to reduce drug overdoses in the county. As a retired dentist, Dr. Brown provides a unique perspective on the impact of substance use disorders on overall health and well-being. She completed her dental and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and completed a residency in dental public health at the University of California, San Francisco, where she is the recipient of the 2025 Alumni Practitioner Award.