June 04, 2020 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Harm Reduction Strategies for Health Care Professionals

Location: Online

Registration Deadline: June 04, 2020

Overview

Due to an unforeseen availability issue with our presenter, this webinar will be rescheduled.

This session will give the audience a broad overview of harm reduction as a set of evidence-based public health strategies that save lives and provide a pathway to recovery. Important topics covered will include syringe service programs (SSPs), medication assisted treatment (MAT), and naloxone distribution. We will also review how COVID-19 has impacted people who use drugs and those in recovery across the state.This session will give the audience a broad overview of harm reduction as a set of evidence-based public health strategies that save lives and provide a pathway to recovery.

Objectives

Understand harm reduction and how can it be a part of the solution
Understand specific harm reduction strategies (SSP, MAT, naloxone, etc.) and the evidence that supports them
Understand the barriers to implementing evidence-based harm reduction strategies

Presenter

Devin Reaves, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Pennsylvania Harm Reduction Coalition

Registration Information

Although this webinar is free of charge, you must register to attend.

Registration deadline is June 3.

How the Webinar Will Work

There is no limit to the number of staff from your office per connection who can tune in to the seminar via speakerphone and computer. Enjoy the benefits of attending a live conference without having to leave the office.

Upon receipt of registration, confirmation will be emailed to the registrant. Connection information will be emailed to each registrant’s email address approximately 24 hours prior to the program, including information on how to obtain handout materials for the conference. If you do not receive an email by this date, contact Marty Kenyon at (717) 561-5382.

Questions

For registration information, or if you need special accommodations, please contact Marty Kenyon at (717) 561-5270.

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