In recognition of Black Maternal Health Week, this blog by Bianca D. McCall, LMFT, explores the often-overlooked intersections between reproductive health, chronic pain, and opioid use among Black women. From delayed diagnoses of endometriosis to disparities in pain management and substance use risk, the post highlights the systemic gaps that drive health inequities—and calls for culturally responsive, trauma-informed care as a path forward.
The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) Spring 2025 Newsletter is now available, featuring new trainings, community tools, and on-demand resources to support individuals and organizations working to address opioid use across Nevada.
Every April we celebrate Financial Literacy Month to promote financial education and well-being in the United States. Financial Literacy Month also serves as a reminder that Social Security is a vital part of any financial plan. Online tools are here to help you understand your potential Social Security benefits and how they fit into your financial future.
The Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence (NOCE) recently participated in the L.I.M.A. Community Resource Sharing Meeting, a collaborative event aimed at connecting service providers, law enforcement, and community members to share resources and strengthen support networks for individuals facing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and homelessness.
Project ECHO Nevada invites you to their upcoming 6 session free series of 60-minute-long teleconference sessions in which providers will have the opportunity to speak with a multidisciplinary team of subject matter experts in the field of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment health). This ECHO will provide community health professionals with the training and support they need to manage substance use issues within women's health settings using an SBIRT model.
The opioid crisis continues to impact families and communities across Nevada, with fentanyl posing one of the greatest dangers. In response, the Sparks City Attorney’s Office, led by City Attorney Wes Duncan, has launched “Shattered Lives: The Deadly Fallout of Fentanyl.” This initiative aims to raise awareness about the devastating effects of fentanyl by sharing real stories from community members and providing critical education to students, parents, and residents.