2020 AGENDA ​

“Building Bridges: Community Partnerships to Mitigate Opioid Overdoses” ​

Day 1—September 22nd, 2020 ​

Time​

Session Title and Description ​

8:45-8:55 ​

Welcome and Introduction ​

Patricia Kroboth, PhD – Dean of University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and the Dr. Gordon J.Vanscoy Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences​

9:00-10:15 ​

Presentation 1: Integration of Physical, Mental, and Behavioral Health ​

Enhancing Wellness in Individuals with Substance Use Disorders ​

James Schuster, MD, VP of Behavioral Integration and the Chief Medical Officer for Behavioral, Medicaid and Special Needs Services for the UPMC Insurance Division ​

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Break ​

10:15-10:30 ​

10:30-11:45 ​

Presentation 2: Bridging Gaps, Public Health and Public Safety ​

Expanding the Role of First Responders  ​

Colleen Hughes, M.S., CAAD, Executive Director of the Westmoreland Drug & Alcohol Commission ​

11:45-12:00 ​

Closing Remarks ​

2020 AGENDA ​

“Building Bridges: Community Partnerships to Mitigate Opioid Overdoses” ​

Day 2—September 23nd, 2020 ​

Time​

Session Title and Description ​

12:45 – 12:55​

Welcome and Introduction ​

Amanda Mihalko, MS – Program Director, Community Health Initiatives​University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy, Program Evaluation and Research Unit​

12:55 – 2:15  ​

Presentation 1: Building Access to MOUD ​

UPMC Medical Toxicology Telemedicine Bridge Program​

Michael Lynch, MD, Medical Director – Pittsburgh Poison Center, Medical Director – UPMC Health Plan Substance Use Services ​

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Break ​

2:15 – 2:30 ​

2:30 – 3:45 ​

Presentation 2: Impact on Families ​

Addiction in the Family: Empowering Family Members to Become Change Agents in the Recovery Process​

Crystal Parish, LPC, Vice President of Clinical Operations –LaurelCare Treatment​

3:45 – 4:00 ​

Closing Remarks ​