Heller School for Social Policy and Management

Webinar to Commemorate Statewide Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day

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Monday, October 2, 2023

The webinar, “Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day: An Update from NIDA,” will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 6 in recognition of the eighth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in New Jersey.

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  • The webinar, “Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day: An Update from NIDA,” will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 6 in recognition of the eighth annual Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day in New Jersey.
  • “Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day is an important day in New Jersey,” said PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente.
  • This webinar will present a tremendous opportunity for concerned citizens to increase their understanding of the issue and make a difference in their community.”
    The webinar will be the ninth in the 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
  • To learn more about Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and for a schedule of webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .

New Jersey and National Experts Focus on Public Health Barriers and Solutions to Opioid Crisis

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

The webinar, “Public Health Barriers in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, “Public Health Barriers in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 27.
  • The speakers will examine addressing the opioid crisis as a public health crisis.
  • While this increased focus on public health has produced positive results, there are still many barriers within the system that limit prevention, treatment and recovery, which experts will discuss.
  • Since its inception the Partnership has garnered 217 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

Webinar to Address Impact of Race on Opioid Crisis

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Monday, June 26, 2023

The webinar, “The Intersection of Race, Culture and the Opioid Crisis,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, “The Intersection of Race, Culture and the Opioid Crisis,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 29.
  • The webinar will update and expand upon information provided in previous webinars on December 9, 2021, and June 16, 2022.
  • The webinar will be the sixth in the 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
  • This webinar will be the third in recent years to focus on the opioid epidemic within the context of race.

Experts to Discuss the Collateral Impact of Opioid Misuse in Upcoming Webinar

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The webinar, “The Collateral Impact of Opioid Misuse,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, and will examine the indirect yet significant effects of opioid misuse and addiction.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, “The Collateral Impact of Opioid Misuse,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 27, and will examine the indirect yet significant effects of opioid misuse and addiction.
  • “Opioid use, misuse and addiction can manifest itself in ways beyond the health and wellbeing of the person using substances,” said PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente.
  • “This webinar will provide vital information on the downstream impact of opioid misuse and addiction and what can be done to prevent it.”
    The webinar will be the fourth in the 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
  • To learn more about the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and for a schedule of webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .

Experts to Explore Safe Prescribing and Alternatives to Opioids in Upcoming Webinar

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The webinar, “ Alternatives to Opioids ,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, and will feature representatives from Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP), an organization that aims to reduce opioid-related morbidity and mortality by promoting cautious and responsible prescribing practices.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, “ Alternatives to Opioids ,” will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 30, and will feature representatives from Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing (PROP), an organization that aims to reduce opioid-related morbidity and mortality by promoting cautious and responsible prescribing practices.
  • Dr. Jane Ballantyne, vice president of clinical affairs with PROP, and Dr. Andrew Kolodny, PROP’s president, will speak about pain treatment options other than opioids, as well as updates to CDC prescribing guidelines.
  • “Prevention is crucial to ending the opioid epidemic, and education about the risks of opioids is a key element of prevention efforts,” said PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente.
  • Since its inception the Partnership has garnered 217 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

Griswold Welcomes Dr. Lori Griswold as Newest Board Member

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Griswold, the fast-growing non-medical home care franchise with over 170 locations, is excited to announce its newest board member, Lori R. Griswold, Ph.D., M.S.G.

Key Points: 
  • BLUE BELL, Pa., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Griswold, the fast-growing non-medical home care franchise with over 170 locations, is excited to announce its newest board member, Lori R. Griswold, Ph.D., M.S.G.
  • Under Jean's guidance, Lori Griswold served as executive vice president of the company for many years until 2009.
  • "Throughout her tenure with Griswold, Lori helped build the company to where it is today," said Griswold CEO Michael Slupecki.
  • Now, as a member of the board, Lori Griswold will leverage her decades of industry experience to help Griswold continue expansion in line with its recent brand evolution.

Webinar to Provide Parents Key Information on Opioids

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Monday, February 20, 2023

The webinar, “ What Parents Need to Know About Opioids ,” will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, and will feature opening comments from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar, “ What Parents Need to Know About Opioids ,” will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, and will feature opening comments from New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin.
  • The webinar will be the second in the 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series.
  • The vast majority of these overdose deaths involved some form of opioid, including prescription painkillers, heroin and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl.
  • Since its inception the Partnership has garnered 217 advertising and public relations awards from national, regional and statewide media organizations.

PDFNJ and New Jersey Attorney General’s Office to Collaborate on 2023 Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

Millburn, New Jersey, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) will renew the popular Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series for 2023 with a new slate of topics and expert speakers focused on the opioid crisis.

Key Points: 
  • Millburn, New Jersey, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ) and the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJ CARES) will renew the popular Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series for 2023 with a new slate of topics and expert speakers focused on the opioid crisis.
  • Dr. Nelson will speak about the current characteristics of the opioid crisis in New Jersey and what challenges lie ahead in addressing it.
  • “The Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Learning Series is a trusted resource for New Jersey residents to learn more about the opioid crisis and educate themselves on how to make a difference in the fight against the epidemic,” said PDFNJ Executive Director Angelo Valente.
  • To learn more about the Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day and for a schedule of webinars, please visit knockoutday.drugfreenj.org .

Creating Digital Biomarkers with Real-World and Existing Data, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Digital health technologies have the potential to revolutionize medicine, shifting the focus from reactive treatment to proactive prevention of acute illness. Although many of these technologies have existed for up to 30 years, adoption has been slow. The primary reason is there are few accepted digital biomarkers that indicate whether a person is getting better or worse — let alone identify when an intervention is recommended.

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  • In this free webinar, learn how to leverage real-world data and existing digital health data to develop and validate digital biomarkers.
  • The featured speakers will discuss key success factors in reusing existing digital health data and some of the regulatory and clinical decision-making considerations.
  • Attendees looking to develop and/or validate digital biomarkers will find this webinar very informative.
  • Register today to learn more about creating digital biomarkers with real-world and existing data.

Burns & Levinson Partner Debra Rahmin Silberstein Elected to National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Board

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Debra Silberstein, Ph.D. , a partner in the firm's industry-leading Private Client Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Massachusetts Chapter (MassNAELA).

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  • BOSTON, Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Debra Silberstein, Ph.D. , a partner in the firm's industry-leading Private Client Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Massachusetts Chapter (MassNAELA).
  • Silberstein has more than 30 years of experience working with clients to navigate a wide range of trusts and estates, family philanthropic planning, tax, and elder law matters.
  • She received the 2018 Powley Elder Law Award from the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys for her impressive contributions to the field.
  • Silberstein was also named a "Family/Elder Law Trailblazer" by The National Law Journal in 2022.