This comprehensive 4-part webinar series is designed to strengthen Nevada’s approach to opioid and other substance use disorders, with special emphasis on maternal health and family systems. The series provides participants with data, tools, and real-world perspectives to improve prevention, treatment, and recovery supports across the lifespan.
Series Schedule (Wednesdays from 12–2 pm PT):
- November 5, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan
- November 12, 2025 – Compassionate Care Models Treating Families, Not Just Symptoms
- November 19, 2025 – Justice and Advocacy Protecting Families in Crisis
- December 3, 2025 – Healing Systems Building Intergenerational Recovery Ecosystems
Participation in the full series is not required for continuing education. However, the sessions are designed to be cohesive as a series, and we encourage full participation for the best learning outcomes. During registration, you will be able to select which sessions you wish to attend.
Presented by: Eboni January, MD, FACOG
Dr. Eboni January (Dr. EJ) is a board-certified OB/GYN, health equity advocate, and business visionary—who believes that real change happens when we combine expertise with intentional action. Dr. Eboni January’s mission is to improve maternal health outcomes by blending medical expertise with cultural awareness, advocacy, and education. Her vision is to ensure that every mother—regardless of background or circumstance—has the knowledge, confidence, and community she deserves to experience a healthy, informed, and empowered motherhood journey.
Continuing Education Units: 8 CEUs (2 CEUs per session)
This training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here.
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Session 1 – November 5, 2025 – Breaking the Silence Substance Use & Health Across the Lifespan
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Examine Nevada-specific opioid use trends across the lifespan, from prenatal exposure to older adulthood.
- Recognize maternal health as a critical indicator of broader systemic issues related to substance use.
- Learn from personal testimonies of individuals in recovery across diverse age groups.
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Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.