This year’s conference, One Nevada, One Health: Collaboration for a Healthier Future, highlights the power of partnership and collective action in advancing the well-being of all Nevadans. The theme emphasizes the interconnectedness of health across communities, systems, and sectors, recognizing that lasting progress requires collaboration among public health professionals, policymakers, educators, healthcare providers, and community […]
Caregiver involvement in adolescent substance use treatment is consistently linked to better outcomes. This presentation will summarize parenting practices that raise or lower adolescents' risk for opioid, stimulant, and other substance use, describe the mechanisms through which caregivers can both amplify and reduce that risk, and present the primary targets of caregiver-focused interventions using a […]
Join the Pacific Southwest PTTC on April 28 and 29, 2026 for an inspiring and impactful gathering of professionals dedicated to building protective factors in their communities through connection and health-promoting relationships with youth. This event is co-hosted by the Pacific Southwest PTTC and the San Diego-Imperial Valley HIDTA in partnership with ADAPT, the Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative, […]
This session is part of NAHEWD's national webinar series Bridging HIV and SUD: Innovations in the Field. The series is highlighting various innovative models and approaches to treating substance use disorder (SUD) in people at risk for and living with HIV. This lecture will explore the basic tenets of MBRP and the application of this approach […]
The Washoe County Prevention Conference (WCPC) brings together professionals, educators, and community leaders committed to building healthier, more resilient communities across Nevada. Join us for two impactful days of learning, collaboration, and connection! WHY ATTEND Two impactful days of learning and collaboration Evidence-based prevention strategies Engaging and interactive workshops Networking with prevention leaders and partners […]
Medetomidine, a highly potent veterinary alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, has recently emerged as a significant adulterant within the U.S. illicit opioid supply. This presentation entitled will review the introduction of medetomidine in the U.S. drug supply, the pharmacology and clinical effects of medetomidine, and the distinguishing features of medetomidine toxicity and withdrawal. We will outline emerging […]
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Tribal Epidemiology Center (ITCA TEC) would like to invite you to the upcoming Public Health Working Group. This upcoming session will focus on maternal health. Registration is open to Tribes and public health workers within the Phoenix and Tucson IHS Service Areas (AZ, NV, UT). Travel reimbursement available […]
The Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Nevada Public Health Foundation (NPHF), will host its 2026 annual conference on May 27, 2026 at Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Navigating Ethics: Ethical Practices in the Age of AI, is this years annual conference theme dedicated to exploring one of the […]
The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Tribal Epidemiology Center (ITCA TEC) would like to invite you to the upcoming Public Health Training Summit. The Public Health Training Summit will include workshops in Data Collection, Survey Design, Data Management, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Communication, and Evaluation. Please the link below to express your interest in […]