SUBSTANCE ABUSE EXPERT TO DISCUSS ITS IMPACT ON AMERICA 

	CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Oct. 10 -- One of America's most
serious health problems and its impact on the health care system
will be discussed at the Zula Mae Baber Bice Memorial Lecture on
Friday, Oct. 18, at the University of Virginia's McLeod Hall.  The 2
p.m. event is open to the public. 
	Titled "In Sickness and in Death:  Substance Abuse and
Health Care in America," the lecture will be presented by Hila
Richardson, deputy director for medical research and practice policy
at the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia
University. 
Richardson recently directed a study, "Substance Abuse and Urban
America:  Its Impact on An American City, New York," that examined
the impact of substance abuse on public health in New York City. 
	Richardson earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from
U.Va. in 1967, a master's degree in public health at Johns Hopkins
University, and a doctorate degree in public health at Columbia
University. 
	The memorial lecture honors Bice's many professional
contributions to U.Va.'s School of Nursing and the University
Hospital.  Zula Mae Baber Bice, who died in 1975, was dedicated to
the profession of nursing and to the total education of nursing
students. 
	Parking will be available at U.Va.'s parking garage, located
on Emmet Street next to Memorial Gymnasium. Shuttle buses will be
available at the lower exit to transport guests to and from McLeod
Hall every half hour from 1 to 5 p.m.
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October 9, 1996

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