Topic: Health Awareness Campaigns
Posted on 10/1/2019
Cumulus’ WEAN-FM and WPRO-FM Providence dedicated its broadcasts on September 13 to covering the opioid crisis in Rhode Island and southern New England. “Enough: WPRO’s Opioid Awareness Day” started at 6 a.m. during the morning show and continued throughout the evening. Guests included former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit, former Congressman Patrick Kennedy, recovery advocate John Tassoni and first responders.
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