The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. Through partnership with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN provides education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. OPEN has graciously extended a warm invitation to Indian Country providers to participate in their virtual trainings and webinar series throughout 2026 (and beyond). These sessions offer timely, clinically relevant content that can be applied across care settings, with CE credits available.
This session will explore the health risks associated with incarceration, with a focus on the transition from carceral to community settings among individuals with a history of opioid use disorder. Common barriers to care faced after release and highlight strategies to strengthen clinical engagement will be examined. Participants will gain practical skills to support more effective, compassionate, and equitable care for individuals with current or past incarceration exposure.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe healthcare delivery in carceral settings and how this structure impacts the health and wellbeing of justice-involved individuals.
- Identify the health risks related to incarceration exposure.
- Describe barriers to healthcare engagement among formerly incarcerated individuals.
- Develop clinical skills to optimize engagement and care delivery for individuals with incarceration exposure.
Presenter(s):
- Eliza Hutchinson, MD, FASM
- Adam Grant
1 CE Credit (1.0 hour):
- CME
- MCBAP
- Social Work
- Meets DEA Training Requirements
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and OPEN: Overdose Prevention Engagement Network. MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.