09/24
2015
Film
The Opioid Overdose Epidemic (Webinar Screening)
2:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Marcil 323 (Biddeford) & Ludcke Auditorium (Portland)
Portland Campus for the Health Sciences, Biddeford Campus
Free and open to the public
The and the invite you to join them for a live webinar screening of "The Role of Clinicians in Addressing the Opioid Overdose Epidemic".
The nonmedical use of prescription opioids and the use of the illicit opioid heroin cause significant morbidity and mortality in the United States. Recent data indicate these public health problems are intertwined with one another and require a coordinated response between public health, healthcare providers, public safety, and the community. During this Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) webinar, participants will learn about the drivers of the increases in opioid-related morbidity and mortality and steps clinicians can take to reverse these concerning trends. For more information, please click .
All are welcome! Bring some snacks, invite your friends, and come learn about and discuss the role of clinicians with regards to the opioid epidemic.
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Marcil 323 (Biddeford) & Ludcke Auditorium (Portland)
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