Emergency medicine expert: more needs to be done to confront the opiate addiction crisis Ian Price December 27, 2016 1 minute read John Burton, M.D. The Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke is reacting to several recent reports from both federal and state health agencies regarding the opioid addiction crisis. As WFIR’s Ian Price reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents prepare legal challenges in case FERC approves permitNext: Sabrina’s Place still raising funds towards goal Related Stories Fish for Lent – Taziki’s Mediterranean Restaurant on Franklin Road brings it back Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Dr. Pepper Park gets off to early start in 2026 this weekend with Green Envy for St. Patrick’s Day celebration Gene Marrano March 12, 2026 0 Virginia Creeper Trail bringing millions to SWVA pre-Helene, VT Report Reads Emma Thomas March 12, 2026 0
