Join the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for 2 webinars discussing the impact of the opioid epidemic on infectious diseases, and local, state, and national actions to address both.

Panelists will describe the use of existing federal guidance, policies, and resources that support their efforts–at the local, state, and national levels–to respond to the opioid epidemic and its infectious disease consequences. Each session will include discussion of the impact of the opioid epidemic on infectious diseases, burdens and challenges, innovative steps being taken to address the intertwined problems, and opportunities to further strengthen these efforts by both nonfederal as well as federal partners.

For more information, visit the original post on HHS.gov or follow the registration links below to attend! 

Part 1: State Government Perspectives (Register for the first webinar by clicking here)
Thursday, February 22, 2018
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Participating Organizations:

  • Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
  • National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)
  • National Governors Association (NGA)
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
  • Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health

Part 2: Health Policy Perspectives (Register for the second webinar by clicking here)
Thursday, March 8, 2018
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (EST)
Participating Organizations:

  • Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
  • National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)
  • National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
  • National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable (NVHR)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)