SEATTLE, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Poison Center
(WAPC), Washington's nonprofit
resource for treatment advice and prevention education on poisoning
and drug overdose, invites healthcare, public health, and community
service providers to attend its 5th annual Overdose Awareness
Series. This free online educational series will be held every
Wednesday in August (August 7, 14,
21, and 28).
The Overdose Awareness Series aims to disseminate and improve
public health approaches to prevention, harm reduction, and
treatment of overdose and substance use. Eighteen sessions
presented by medical staff from the WAPC and external experts will
explore unintentional and intentional factors that can lead to
overdose with a number of different substances, equipping attendees
with practical advice and tools to prevent overdose and reduce harm
from drugs and medications in their communities.
"We are thrilled to host the Overdose Awareness Series for a
fifth year, reflecting our commitment to tackling this critical
public health issue," states Dr. Scott
Phillips, Executive/Medical Director of the WAPC. "Our
center's unique expertise lies at the intersection of medical care
and public health, enabling us to provide comprehensive insights
and effective strategies for overdose prevention. By bringing
together stakeholders and experts from across our state, we aim to
lead meaningful discussions and drive collaborative efforts to end
the overdose crisis and address other emergent substance
use-related concerns."
Sessions are presented by medical staff from the WAPC, as well
as external experts from agencies including the University of Washington, Seattle Children's
Hospital, Washington State Health
Care Authority, Washington State
University, local community organizations, and harm
reduction agencies.
Learn more and register.
Media contact: mryuk@wapc.org
About the Washington Poison Center: The Washington Poison
Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has assisted Washington
community members and healthcare providers for 68 years with
information and expert treatment advice on poisonings and drug
overdoses. Through its emergency telephone helpline, staffed
24/7/365 by nurses and pharmacists with specialized training in
toxicology, the Washington Poison Center helps approximately 65,000
patients each year. In addition, as part of its core mission and
services, the Washington Poison Center provides public education,
community outreach, and assistance with emergency preparedness and
response.
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