Public health professionals today are faced with challenges such as the opioid epidemic, infection prevention of multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and outbreaks of emerging diseases in the face of uncertain support and funding. Public health[...]

Participants in this two-day training will learn the basics for prevention skills. This training is designed for those who have been in the field 5 years or less and have NOT attended a previous SAPST[...]

Across the nation, healthcare providers are taking another look at how to safely and effectively treat pain while also reducing the risks associated with opioids. It is estimated that 100 million people in the U.S.[...]

Drugs and drug use is changing at a rapid pace. Trying to keep up with the newest trends and what is emerging can be difficult. This workshop will look at current and emerging trends of[...]

Opioid dependence is epidemic in the United States. While progress has been made in training providers, the gap in providing effective treatment of opioid use disorders continues to widen – moving beyond heroin addicted individuals[...]

Join us for a FREE evening educational session focusing on the CDC update to opioid guidelines for chronic pain. Gain a better understanding of when opioid therapy is indicated and how to effectively determine if[...]

These free CME panel sessions are designed for controlled substances prescribers to complete up to two hours of the required education in opioid prescribing.  A one hour online training is recommended before attending a live panel[...]

According to NC DHHS and the CDC, North Carolina has experienced a 350% increase in drug overdose deaths since 1999 and was one of 19 states that saw statistically significant increase in drug overdose death[...]

MAHEC has designed this course to bolster your current skills in treating acute and chronic pain. Many patients leave their doctor’s office believing that there are no solutions for acute or chronic pain beyond prescription[...]

Name(required) Email(required) Website Message Lunch and Learn: The Opioid Epidemic This workshop will be beneficial to mental health and human service practitioners, including psychologists, social workers, licensed professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance use[...]

This is a FREE event! Providers will have the communication skills necessary to have difficult conversations related to pain management and other common “difficult conversations”. Participants of this skills based program will have the opportunity[...]

Speaker: DeAn White, M.Ed, NCC, LPCS, LCAS, CCS Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) has long been a controversial subject. This subject is getting even more attention now that we are in the middle of a nationwide[...]

These free CME panel sessions are designed for controlled substances prescribers to complete up to two hours of the required education in opioid prescribing.  A one hour online training is recommended before attending a live panel[...]

Early registration fee $149 Early registration for MAHEC employees $15 SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment services for persons with substance use disorders, as well as[...]

There are two dates to select from for this event: June 22 and September 28 The program is recommended for prescribers in primary care, emergency medicine, pain management, psychiatric, HIV and addiction medicine. Opioid dependence is epidemic[...]

There are two dates to select from for this event: June 22 and September 28 Intended Audience is Mental health professionals (including substance abuse counselors, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists), nurses, practice[...]

Peer supports are quickly becoming a robust strategy for promoting overall health in hospitals and patient centered medical homes across the US. Peers Support Specialists can now serve on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic.[...]

          Across the nation, healthcare providers are taking another look at how to safely and effectively treat pain while also reducing the risks associated with opioids. It is estimated that 100[...]

According to NC DHHS and the CDC, North Carolina has experienced a 350% increase in drug overdose deaths since 1999 and was one of 19 states that saw statistically significant increase in drug overdose death[...]

Enjoy an evening of dinner and networking! This event is free but you must register to hold your spot. Program Description: • Overview and clinical application of current national and state guidelines and relate these[...]

Physicians and nurses play a vital role in caring for the patient’s collaborative treatment plan related to their overall pain management goals. They also serve as a patient advocate when providing education for proper opioid[...]

Participants of this skills based program will have the opportunity to learn and practice effective interpersonal communication skills during emotionally charged encounters with standardized patients. Challenging topics such as opioid and stimulant prescribing, dementia and[...]

FREE EVENT – DINNER PROVIDED! Learn how to properly prescribe opioids to your dental patients. Join Dr. Bill Claytor for a training on proper opioid prescribing at the General Services Building in Morehead City/Newport, NC.[...]

SAVE THE DATE!! JULY 19, 2018 More information to come. Please check back!  The Opioid Crisis has reached a critical point. Providers in healthcare are faced with regulations and emerging new trends in best practices[...]