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Take A.C.T.I.O.N. Naloxone Training Travels to Community High School for First All-Teen Training
On Wednesday, April 10th, Dr. Gina Dahlem, Clinical Associate Professor at University of Michigan School of Nursing, brought the Take A.C.T.I.O.N. Naloxone In-Person Training to Community High School, where a group of students grades 9-12 gathered together to learn about the importance of carrying naloxone. Students discussed a variety of topics, including how the drug […]Jun 10, 2021
Spring 2021 Newsletter: Read it today!
Check out our latest newsletter! Spring 2021 edition is available to view online.Apr 23, 2021
Free Virtual Event: Substance Use Disorder in the Subpopulations
When: April 26 – 30, 2021Where: VirtualTime: 11am – 12 pm, dailyCost: Free! If you want to explore how stigma, COVID-19, and acute care impact those with substance use disorder/opioid use disorder (SUD/OUD); or how SUD/OUD impacts various subpopulations, you won’t want to miss this event! With 5 amazing speakers and new topics each day, this […]Apr 12, 2021
Spring Medication Take-Back Event on April 24
Dispose of old/expired medication at this free event. Saturday, April 24: 10 am – 2 pm FIND A LOCATION NEAR YOUMar 4, 2021
Is the Crisis Over?
A look at trends in opioid prescribing in the U.S.Date: Thursday, March 4, 2021 Time: 12 – 1 p.m. EST REGISTER NOWFeb 25, 2021
Read our Winter 2021 newsletter
Michigan OPEN’s latest newsletter is now available to view. It features our continued work and research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights include our successful fall medication Take Back Event, the launching of our pediatrics website, and our latest published research. Read the newsletter here. To subscribe to our newsletter, fill out the form.Feb 1, 2021
Registration Now Open for Buprenorphine Waiver Training on March 4, 2021
The Michigan OPEN/MEDIC team will host an 8-hour buprenorphine waiver training on March 4, 2021. This free training is tailored to ED and acute care providers and meets the DEA certification requirement. BCBSM is providing generous financial support, including $1000 attendance incentives to Michigan ED physicians. For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emergency-medicine-moud-waiver-training-tickets-130586504751Jan 8, 2021
Save the Date: Buprenorphine Waiver Training to be Held on March 4 2021
The Michigan OPEN/MEDIC team is hosting a free, eight-hour buprenorphine waiver training on March 4 that is tailored to emergency department and acute care providers. This training meets the DEA certification requirement and attendance incentives will be provided by BCBSM to Michigan ED physicians. Registration for this event will open the week of Jan. 11, 2021. If […]Nov 23, 2020
Free Continuing Education Opportunities Available
Michigan OPEN has four free continuing education opportunities available through our website. View the program flyers and descriptions below. “Perioperative Pain Management & Care Coordination” provides learners with three continuing medical education credits. This course is targeted toward primary care providers, Advanced Practice Providers and residents. It is self-paced and satisfies the Michigan licensure requirement for Pain […]Nov 13, 2020
Fall 2020 Take Back Event a Success
Michigan OPEN would like to thank all our partners and participating sites for a successful Take Back Day on October 24. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to provide a safe way to dispose of unused medications during these challenging times, and we look forward to our next event in the spring. Please […]Oct 29, 2020
Emergency Department Naloxone Implementation Guide Now Available
The Michigan OPEN/MEDIC team has made their Emergency Department Naloxone Implementation Guide available to download. This guide is designed to facilitate the creation and execution of naloxone distribution programs in emergency departments. Emergency departments are a key access point for health care and can help identify people who are at risk for opioid overdose. This […]Oct 21, 2020
Read Our Fall 2020 Newsletter
Michigan OPEN’s latest newsletter is now available to view. It features our continued work and research during the COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights include our newest continuing education opportunities, fall medication Take Back Event information and locations, and our latest published research. Read the newsletter here. To subscribe to our newsletter, fill out the form.Oct 8, 2020