Across the country, overdose and suicide are among the leading causes of maternal mortality. Yet evidence shows that if just one support factor had been different, like a doula, many of those deaths would have been preventable. For the past year, journalists Celeste Hamilton Dennis and Florence Middleton have been reporting a story about harm […]
The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) at the University of Michigan is a multidisciplinary team committed to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. Through partnership with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN provides education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. OPEN has graciously extended a warm invitation to Indian Country […]
CCUIH (California Consortium for Urban Indian Health) hosts free, virtual Community Overdose Trainings on the second Tuesday of every month at 6PM PST. These Native-centered, community-based trainings cover overdose information, naloxone (Narcan) administration, and life-saving response skills. Remaining 2026 dates include June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, and December […]
The Indian Country Adolescent Health ECHO: Centering wellness, resilience, and culture to strengthen Indigenous adolescent health is a collaborative to learn from, and improve the health and wellness of, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents. It envisions a future where AI/AN adolescents thrive in systems designed for their wellness. Through monthly 1- hour teleECHO […]
This webinar explores how healthcare providers and community partners can engage with the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day initiative and leverage DEA's free outreach resources to address the opioid epidemic. With a focus on Tribal inclusion, presenters will highlight opportunities to collaborate with DEA in developing culturally responsive prevention materials for American Indian […]
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) people have a proud and exemplary tradition of military service, consistently serving at one of the highest per-capita rates of any ethnic group in the United States. This dedication and sacrifice, however, have come at a significant cost. According to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) data, AIAN Veterans […]
The Nevada Overdose Data to Action Program (OD2A) will be hosting the third of four data-related trainings on June 11 from 12:00-1:00 PM. This data training will provide an overview of several national overdose-related data dashboards and tools, including how to access, interpret, and apply these data resources to support prevention, response, planning, and public […]
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 […]
Behind Nevada’s overdose statistics are clear patterns of inequity shaped by where people live, work, and access care—patterns this webinar will help you uncover and act on. We will explore the intersection of health equity and opioid and stimulant misuse in Nevada, grounding participants in both data and context. Using Nevada-specific epidemiological trends, this session […]
As temperatures rise across Nevada, so does the risk of overdose. This webinar explores the dangerous intersection of extreme heat and substance use, examining how high temperatures can intensify the effects of opioids and stimulants and increase the risk of overdose, overamping, and death. Presenters Brandon Delise, MPH, CIC, and Taylor Lensch, Ph.D., MPH, bring […]
The Indian Country Adolescent Health ECHO: Centering wellness, resilience, and culture to strengthen Indigenous adolescent health is a collaborative to learn from, and improve the health and wellness of, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents. It envisions a future where AI/AN adolescents thrive in systems designed for their wellness. Through monthly 1- hour teleECHO […]
Substance Use disorders in Older Adults is a growing problem not only in the United States, but throughout the developed world. This may be particularly relevant among people from the Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964. The use of an artificial cut off age of 65 years of age as the definition of […]