High Sierra AHEC is excited to announce an upcoming webinar opportunity with Jay Cafferata on Thursday, June 26th, "Healthcare: Executive Order or State Law." During this webinar Jay will discuss executive orders and state law as they impact healthcare. This webinar is designed for: Healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.) working in rural and […]
Join High Sierra AHEC and Jay Cafferata, MA, CDE, for an engaging session exploring how gender impacts healthcare experiences and outcomes. This training will cover the significance of gender in medical care, the concept of dimorphic human bodies, and how healthcare systems treat individuals based on gender. Part of the Non-Clinical Training Series (Unit 7), this session is open to all professionals interested in inclusive and informed care practices.
Learn essential skills pertaining to working with adolescents affected by opioid use disorder in this foundational training. Gain proficiency in understanding medications for opioid use disorder, communicating with families about opioid use disorder and treatment options, tailored to fit the needs of young individuals. Stay ahead of the curve with insights into current opioid trends […]
In the fast-paced and emotionally demanding fields of substance use prevention, treatment and recovery, clinicians can lose touch with the sense of purpose that drew them to this work. This 90-minute webinar offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Grounded in research on clinician well-being, participants will explore how cultivating a […]
You're invited to a crucial one-day conference focused on increasing your knowledge of culturally effective, non-punitive, community based substance use services for pregnant and parenting individuals who use drugs, their infants, and their families. This in-person event addresses the critical need for better access to appropriate substance use, physical, and mental health services. We aim […]
Join the Nevada Health Workforce Research Center (NHWRC) for the inaugural session of its new webinar series, Moving the Needle?, featuring a review of health workforce legislation from the 2025 session of the Nevada State Legislature. Presented by Dr. John Packham, Associate Dean of the Office of Statewide Initiatives and Co-Director of NHWRC at the […]
Preventing substance use among youth in rural areas requires a multifaceted approach that addresses the unique challenges they face, such as limited access to educational resources, healthcare, and recreational activities. In this webinar we will discuss strategies to address substance use among youth in Rural Areas. Learning Objectives: Discuss environmental, social, and economic factors that […]
Substance use and overdose prevention is a systemic issue that requires us to work across inter-related fields, including psychological health, trauma, disability, suicide, and violence. To effectively serve our community and clients, collaboration across programs, services, and funding sources is crucial, and a multidisciplinary approach is essential to address core issues and provide comprehensive, holistic […]
A one-hour clinic will be held every third Tuesday from 12-1pm (PT). The purpose of the monthly Tribal MAT ECHO® Clinic is to support health care providers in Native communities across California to improve the delivery of evidence based treatment for opioid and stimulant use disorders. The Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO®) model […]
In honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, join us for an inspiring event, hosted by Join Together Northern Nevada, where speakers discuss overcoming substance challenges, healing journeys, and finding hope for a brighter future. Hear firsthand stories from individuals impacted by substance use Learn about healing, harm reduction, and breaking the stigma Connect with community […]
Research has highlighted several important benefits to compassion-focused interventions, including improved outcomes in recovery-focused mental health services (Austin, Drossaert & Bohlmeijer, 2023; Mavituna et. al, 2023; Spandler & Stickley, 2011), reduction in internalized stigma and decrease in stigmatizing views of mental health treatment (Chan, Tsui, & Tang, 2023; Glazer, Oleson, Campoverde, & Berenson 2023; Riebel […]
This webinar presentation is designed to provide essential knowledge about harm reduction and skills to prevent opioid overdose deaths. We will explore how we got here and current drug supply trends, including the prevalence of synthetic opioids, contamination with potent analogs, and emerging substances contributing to increased overdose risk. The presentation will also highlight Good […]