JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 22 -- The Mississippi Department of Health issued the following news release:

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Program has partnered with the Mississippi Public Health Institute to host "Every Response Matters: Building Pathways to Recovery in Mississippi" on Friday, September 25 in Biloxi.

The engaging, one-day Recovery Summit will bring together cross-disciplinary professionals from healthcare, law enforcement, the court system, faith-based organizations, public health and the recovery community. Participants will explore strategies for breaking down silos, strengthening collaboration, reducing stigma, and developing a continuum of care from first encounter through...