The Nevada Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) team has released July updates, including new monthly surveillance reports and upcoming office hours for partners interested in overdose data.
What is Overdose Data to Action (OD2A)?
Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)–funded initiative that supports state and local partners in using timely, high-quality data to inform overdose prevention and response strategies. In Nevada, the OD2A team collects, analyzes, and disseminates actionable data—including emergency department visits, fatal and non-fatal overdoses, and other surveillance indicators—to help communities identify trends, guide resource allocation, and strengthen coordinated response efforts across the state.
Monthly Non-Fatal Overdose ED Visit (DOSE) Reports
Updated monthly reports highlighting trends in non-fatal emergency department (ED) overdose visits (DOSE reports) through July 2026 are now available.
In general, counts are lower in most regions compared to prior years. These reports provide regional insight and can support local planning, outreach, and response efforts. Community partners and stakeholders are encouraged to review the data for use in program planning and decision-making.
July OD2A Office Hours
The OD2A team will host their monthly office hours on Friday, July 17th from 10:00-11:00 AM. These sessions are informal and have no set agenda. Participants are welcome to drop in with overdose data–related questions or requests for one-on-one technical assistance. If you are interested in attending, please register at the link below.
Nevada Opioid and Overdose Data Training: Turning Data into Action
The next training in OD2A’s Nevada Opioid and Overdose Data Training Series, titled Turning Data into Action, will be held on Thursday, July 30th from 12:00-1:00 PM.
Attendees will learn strategies to:
- Interpret overdose and substance use data trends to identify priority populations, geographic areas, emerging concerns, and possible opportunities for prevention or response
- Translate data findings into public health action by selecting appropriate data sources, summarizing key takeaways, communicating limitations, and identifying potential next steps for programs, partners, or communities.
If you are interested in attending, please register at at this link.
For additional information about the Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program, visit www.nvopioidcoe.org/opioid-response-framework/od2a or email Taylor Lensch at tlensch@unr.edu.
