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Help Spread the Word About the Illicit Fentanyl Crisis

Help Spread the Word About the Illicit Fentanyl Crisis

Over 250 drug-related deaths occur every day in the United States, and the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health concern. Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide,...

Opioid Prescribing Updated, Adverse Reactions Flagged

Opioid Prescribing Updated, Adverse Reactions Flagged

The FDA has made several updates to its opioid prescribing information, including new warnings about the possibility for increased pain, which can lead to dangerous adverse reactions, such as respiratory depression. Visit the FDA site for updates on prescribing...

Up Your Protection From Infections I Friday Focus 4 Health May Series

Up Your Protection From Infections I Friday Focus 4 Health May Series

The Friday Focus 4 Health May Series begins on May 5, 2023 Up Your Protection From Infections | 12:15 – 12:45 pm CT Our Friday Focus 4 Health Series is intended to jump start or augment your current quality improvement efforts. Participants will connect across the...

April 22 Is National Drug Take Back Day

April 22 Is National Drug Take Back Day

April 22 is Drug Take Back Day; a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country. On Drug Take Back Day, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) encourages the...

Q-Tips For Your Ears I Five New Episodes

Q-Tips For Your Ears I Five New Episodes

Looking for health care information and quality resources? We added a few more episodes to our new podcast series: Q-Tips For Your Ears. This podcast is designed for everyone – healthcare professionals, patients and family members; sharing basic healthcare information...

How Can We Help Someone Dependent on Opioids Who No Longer Wants To Be?

How Can We Help Someone Dependent on Opioids Who No Longer Wants To Be?

During our March Friday Focus 4 Health Series, we have talked a lot about strategies for opioid misuse and best practices. We have touched on how easy it is for someone to become dependent on these medications and have accidental overdoses. Our team has also provided...

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