Kay Van Wey,Founder, Van Wey Law, P.L.L.C. to Speak at TKG's Uncovering the Role of Healthcare in Unstoppable Opiate Addiction LIVE Webcast

This event is scheduled for March 3, 2017 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm (ET). End Quote

(1888PressRelease) March 02, 2017 - The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kay Van Wey, Founder, Van Wey Law, P.L.L.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: "Uncovering the Role of Healthcare in Unstoppable Opiate Addiction."

For further details, please visit:
https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2380

About Kay Van Wey
Kay L. Van Wey is an experienced personal injury trial lawyer. She is the owner of Van Wey Law, a litigation firm which specializes in medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and defective medical devices and other types of serious or fatal personal injuries. Kay has been named a Texas Super Lawyer for the past 14 consecutive years, as well as recognized on the D Best list, ranking her among the best personal injury lawyers in Dallas. Kay is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Several of Kay's cases have been featured on national media. Kay has attained membership in the Million Dollar as well as the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, based upon her work on particular cases.

Kay earned her J.D. from the Oklahoma City University School of Law and is licensed to practice in Texas, Oklahoma and Illinois.

About Van Wey Law, P.L.L.C.
The attorneys and staff at Van Wey Law are dedicated to treating each client with dignity and respect and affording each person the individualized attention they deserve. The team members are caring and compassionate professionals who have first-hand experience of pain and loss in our own lives. They are able to relate to their clients thus making them become part of the firm family. The entire team is laser focused on achieving results for their clients that serve a purpose of "righting wrongs" by restoring dignity and assuring financial peace of mind.

Event Synopsis:
Opiate addiction is a growing health problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), opioid overdoses have quadrupled since 1999. In 2015, the five states with the highest mortality rates due to overdose were West Virginia, New Hampshire, Kentucky, Ohio and Rhode Island.

Opiate abuse poses a serious threat to the American populace. It is, therefore, of utmost importance to address this issue now more than ever.

This course offers an overview of the current data related to opiate addiction. A panel of thought leaders will discuss the driving factors of the rising opiate abuse and how the healthcare industry can help address this issue.

In a two-hour LIVE Webcast, the speakers will discuss:
-Opiate Addiction in the US
-Heroin Use
-Key Factors Driving the Rise of Opiate Abuse
-The Role of Healthcare in Overdose Prevention
-Federal and Local Government Programs

About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/

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