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SUMMARY:Project ECHO Pain Management
DESCRIPTION:First and Third Wednesdays of each month | 8–9 am\n  \nThis clinic is a forum guided by a Pain Management Physician\, a Pain Management Psychologist\, and a Mental Health and Addiction Specialist. The clinic offers an opportunity to present and discuss patients in your clinic with pain. Learn how to assess and manage your patients with pain through a variety of non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic modalities. Learn best practice approaches to minimizing the risk of addiction. \nRegister Now: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_sign_in?&title=Pain%20Management \nPain Management Case Review Form: https://redcap.unr.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=RE4NYNCJHN \nPresented by: \n\nMichael J. Lewandowski\, Ph.D. Dr. Lewandowski is a licensed psychologist in the State of Nevada\, President of Pain Assessment Resources\, and Director of Behavioral Medicine Consultants Inc. He has extensive training and experience in the application of psychological principles to problems in medicine\, specifically chronic pain. His 31-years of clinical experience include his internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Reno Nevada and work in two CARF accredited pain management programs in northern Nevada. His pain management practice covers both Reno and Carson City.\nDenis Patterson\, D.O. Dr. Patterson is Board Certified in Pain Medicine as well as Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is a specialist in common and complex neurological disorders and musculoskeletal issues and is an expert in electrodiagnostics (nerve conduction studies and electromyography) which aid in the diagnosis of nerve disorders. He has been seeing and treating patients at Nevada Advanced Pain Specialists\, an industry leader in pain management.\nPaul Snyder\, MA\, LCADC\, LCPC. Paul specializes in treating mental health and substance use disorders. Paul has worked in the Hazelden-Betty Ford Health Care Professional Track as well as Residential\, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient treatment. Paul created and supervised a woman’s treatment program\, writes a monthly health care column with a readership of 65\,000\, is a speaker/educator throughout the state of Nevada\, has a local practice and is the primary counselor for substance use disorders for the Three Nation’s Tribal Health Center.\n\nDisclosures: https://med.unr.edu/echo/disclosures \nCME Evaluation Form: https://unrmed.formstack.com/forms/echo_evaluation?&title=Pain%20Management \nTo request copies of didactics and reference materials\, please contact: ProjectECHO@med.unr.edu \n\nContinuing Medical Education (CME) Accreditation \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine approves this program for 1.0 hour of nursing continuing education credit. Nevada State Board of Nursing provider number 120894-1. \nThe University of Nevada\, Reno School of Medicine is a provider of continuing education credit through the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.  This program is approved for 1 hours of continuing education credit for pharmacists.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/project-echo-pain-management-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:The Vital Role Community Health Workers in Behavioral Health & Opioid Use Disorder Care
DESCRIPTION:As the opioid crisis continues to impact communities across the country\, there is a growing need to strengthen the network of support around individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD). One critical role in this support system is the Community Health Worker (CHW). CHWs bridge gaps between healthcare\, social and human service systems and individuals in need\, offering culturally appropriate education\, resources\, and advocacy. \nThis presentation will explore the essential role of CHWs in behavioral health and OUD treatment\, highlighting their key responsibilities\, effective interventions\, and impact on patient outcomes. Participants will also gain insights into integrating CHWs into existing programs to enhance care coordination and treatment success. \nWebinar Objectives \nAt the end of the presentation\, participants will: \n\nGain insight into the crucial role CHWs play in supporting individuals with OUD and in the broader behavioral health space.\nLearn specific interventions and strategies that CHWs can use to improve patient outcomes.\nUnderstand how to integrate CHWs into their existing programs to enhance care coordination and treatment success.\n\nPresented by: Alisa Howard\, CHW\, Community Health Worker Instructor and Owner of MHC \nAlisa Howard is a Las Vegas native and Owner of Minority Health Consultants (MHC)\, a boutique public health\, social impact and wellness firm focused on health disparities and connecting marginalized communities with vital resources\, advocacy and prevention services. With over 12 years of experience\, she serves on several local and national health boards\, including the Nevada Certification Board and the National Association of Community Health Worker‘s Policy committee. A passionate advocate for health education\, access\, and policy herself\, Alisa also trains Community Health Workers for over eight years\, and has hosted two public health radio shows focusing on addressing health disparities. Believing firmly that public health must be shaped by the people it serves\, Alisa is driven by the principle that true progress begins by involving the “community” in every aspect of our work. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.5 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. \nThis training is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following certifications: \n\nCommunity Health Workers (CHW)\n\nFunding 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.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/the-role-of-a-community-health-worker-in-the-behavioral-health-and-medications-for-opioid-use-disorder-space/
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