The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) State Office of Rural Health, Nevada Rural Hospital Partners (NRHP), and the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV invite you to join the 2025 National Rural Health Day Event! What is National Rural Health Day? National Rural Health Day (NRHD) celebrates the dedication of […]
Join Nevada’s Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program for a monthly office hour focused on overdose and substance use data. This session is an open space to discuss Nevada’s surveillance reports, ask questions, and explore trends in nonfatal overdoses and related data sources. Hosted by: Taylor Lensch, PhD, MPHData Analytics Manager, Larson InstituteSchool of Public […]
This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces participants to core concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol and drug use in their service settings. Designed for Community Health Workers and other professionals in primary care and other health and mental health settings, the session will blend foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum […]
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 […]
Join us for the inaugural StreetReach Street Health Summit, a full-day event dedicated to advancing the health of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Northern Nevada and beyond. This summit brings together national experts and local leaders to share practical strategies, spark collaboration, and chart actionable next steps for improving street-based care. The morning session, Insight, features presentations […]
Substance use disorders are common in the United States, with 2024 data indicating that more than 1 in 4 (25.5%) of persons 12 years of age or older used an illicit drug in the past year. The availability of highly effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications has radically changed the assessment and consideration of substance use, […]
This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces criminal justice professionals to essential concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol, opioid, and drug use among justice-involved individuals. Designed for staff working in corrections, probation, parole, reentry, and related settings, the session blends foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use, setting-specific screening tools, and evidence-based […]
This 90-minute virtual webinar introduces adolescent service providers to essential concepts and practical tools for addressing unhealthy alcohol, opioid, and drug use among youth. Designed for professionals in school-based health centers and youth-serving organizations, the session blends foundational knowledge with real-world applications. Participants will explore the spectrum of substance use in adolescents, age-appropriate screening tools, and evidence-based […]
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 […]
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care — Virtual Follow-Up Series Join us for a five-part virtual follow-up series building on the in-person conference Supporting Pregnant and Parenting People Who Use Substances: Moving Toward Compassionate Care. Each one-hour session will take a deeper look at the health and well-being of […]
A film and discussion exploring the emotional impact of suicide and overdose loss and the path to healing for providers. This special event combines a film screening with guided discussion to explore the shared emotional, professional, and systemic impacts of losing a client to suicide or opioid overdose. Adapted from materials developed by the […]
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 […]