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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson hosted an educational forum on substance abuse and the dangers of self-medication. The forum brought together a panel of leaders in the effort to better understand and more effectively treat substance abuse at the federal, state and local level as well as by community organizations.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today hosted an educational forum on substance abuse and the dangers of self-medication. The forum brought together a panel of leaders in the effort to better understand and more effectively treat substance abuse at the federal, state and local level as well as by community organizations. Panelists provided an overview of the current trends and research of substance abuse and identified resources where community members and their families can go for help.
By Christi Warren
With the scourge of opioid abuse taking a rising toll on Sonoma County residents, leaders in health policy along with local and federal representatives gathered Tuesday in Rohnert Park to highlight the troubling trend and call for greater government collaboration in addressing drug addiction.
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, who convened the forum at Sonoma State University, said the gathering of experts was meant to inform him and the wider public about a surge in North Bay opioid use that officials are describing as an epidemic.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) introduced H. Res. 629, a bipartisan resolution honoring March as Women’s History Month and recognizing this year’s theme, “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government.”
“Women’s History Month, now a national movement, began right here in our district,” said Thompson. “I’m proud to continue the legacy of recognizing and celebrating the many contributions women have made to our country and our local community by introducing this resolution.”
By Napa Valley Register Staff
In celebration of National Women’s History Month, Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, is honoring five women in the Fifth Congressional District.
Thompson selected Linda Parks, president and CEO of Lixit Animal Care Products in Napa, as Napa County Woman of the Year.
Parks joined Lixit in 1971 as a buyer. At the time, Lixit only had 10 employees. In 1994, the original owner retired and the employees bought the business using a qualified Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
By Record Bee Staff
The National Association for the Support of Long Term Care (NASL) recognized Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA) with the 2016 NASL Congressional Leadership Award for his significant contributions to advancing telehealth. Thompson authored and is an original co-sponsor of the Medicare Telehealth Parity Act (H.R. 2948), which would allow Medicare beneficiaries in urban and rural areas to access rehabilitation therapy through the use of telehealth technologies.
By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen
Vallejo’s Maria Guevara was named Solano County’s Woman of the Year by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) as he introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring March as Women’s History Month.
He also recognized this year’s theme, “Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government,” he said.
Four other women in Thompson’s district were also named Woman of the Year.
By Rachel Raskin-Zrihen
More than $40 million in disaster loans later, many of the businesses damaged by the 2014 South Napa Earthquake are back up and running, and some of them came to express thanks at a roundtable discussion on SBA loans hosted by Rep. Mike Thompson on Thursday.
Thompson welcomed Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet for the event, which included and a tour of Lixit Animal Care Products in Napa, his office said.
By Record-Bee Staff
NAPA >> U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) hosted Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet for a roundtable discussion on SBA disaster loans on Thursday in Napa.
By Jennifer Huffman
In the 18 months since the August 2014 Napa earthquake, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved 982 loans totaling $37.2 million to Napa County businesses and residents.
The data was presented at a roundtable discussion at Napa Valley College on Thursday morning to discuss the participants’ experience with the SBA after the earthquake.