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Congrats to @UKCPH faculty @ErinNicHaynes for being named University Research Professor @universityofky! UK Board of Trustees recently approved 16 professors for the 2023-24 academic year, recognizing excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK. uknow.uky.edu/research/16-fa…

The FindHelpNowKY.org team recently visited @VoicesOfHopeLex, a local substance use disorder recovery community organization, to demonstrate the newly launched FindRecoveryHousingNowKY.org and to give a website refresher to the recovery coaching staff. kiprc.uky.edu/news/findhelpn…

I can't say enough good things about the team at @UKCPH 's @kiprcnews . They are an amazing group of dedicated researchers who always step up to help make the Commonwealth a safer place. I'm glad that other states are taking note and taking advantage of their expertise.

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FindHelpNow is a near-real-time substance use disorder treatment locator created by the @UKCPH 's @kiprcnews . While the locator started in Kentucky, Tennessee recently launched its own with others in the process of joining. Read more here: shorturl.at/bsEM9

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The HEALing Communities Study (HCS) is hosting a virtual session on the need for EMS-led naloxone leave behind programs, Kentucky Admin regulations, and barriers leave-behind programs face. Register here:uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57…

This report as an important part of monitoring occupational health and developing priorities for workplace injury and prevention. It also contains 6 Kentucky-specific OHIs. SEE REPORT: kiprc.uky.edu/programs/kentu… (scroll to recent resources) @UKCPH @kiprcnews

This report is based on data from possession & trafficking citations, drug overdose-related deaths, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, submissions to the state police lab, & general drug overdose-related events. MORE: kiprc.uky.edu/programs/partn… (under resources) @UKCPH

Overdose deaths among U.S. adults 65 and older have more than tripled in the past two decades, a new report finds. drugfree.org/drug-and-alcoh…

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For many, the holiday season is not always the most wonderful time of year. With work and school deadlines quickly approaching, holiday shopping expenses piling up, & large gatherings, this time of year can eventually take a toll on one’s mental wellness uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/…

‘You serious, Clark?’ UK expert offers tips to avoid ‘Christmas Vacation’ injuries | The holiday season is meant to bring cheer, but for some, it brings more stress and pressure than the 11 months that came before. MORE: uknow.uky.edu/uk-healthcare/… #injuryprevention @UKCPH

Report is based on data from possession and trafficking citations, drug overdose-related deaths, emergency department visits, hospitalizations, submissions to the state police lab & general drug overdose-related events. kiprc.uky.edu/programs/partn… (scroll down to resources) @UKCPH

NEW REPORT: This is an annual report on emergency department visits for a nonfatal drug overdose among Kentucky residents from 2017 through 2021. It includes demographic data related to patient sex, race/ethnicity, age, and payer status. More at kiprc.uky.edu/programs/drug-… @UKCPH

KIPRC, led by Terry Bunn, Ph.D., was recently awarded a $2.2 million grant from the CDC National Center for Injury Prevention and Control to comprehensively evaluate the Kentucky Access to Recovery (KATR) program. uknow.uky.edu/research/kiprc… @UKCPH

“Injury prevention covers a broad area of academic research and community practice that includes the prevention of drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes, gun violence, and suicide as well as others.” @UKCPH @koshsnews #NationalInjuryPreventionDay #injuryprevention

“Injuries are preventable through interventions such as seat belts, and gun safety cabinets, & through promising practices such as the use of naloxone to prevent drug overdose deaths.” | National Injury Prevention Day shines light on preventable injuries kiprc.uky.edu/news/national-…

KIPRC is hiring a research project manager position that will be responsible for overseeing FindHelpNowKy.org, the expansion of FindHelpNow to other jurisdictions, and FindRecoveryHousingNowKy.org. If interested: ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/433178. The posting closes on 11/22/2022.

“Numerous studies have shown that driving while drowsy has similar effects to driving while intoxicated. That’s why it is so important for employers and workers to be aware of driver fatigue and take action to prevent it.” READ IT: kiprc.uky.edu/news/drowsy-dr… @UKCPH @kiprcnews

@UKCPH @kiprcnews With Nov. 6-12 designated as Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance (KOSHS) program is raising awareness about the risk of drowsy driving at the workplace. #drowsydriving #drowsydrivingpreventionweek #Kentucky

This brief covers drug overdose-related emergency department visits, inpatient hospitalizations, and deaths among Kentucky residents 18 years and younger from 2017-2021. READ IT: kiprc.uky.edu/resources #substanceuse #kentucky @UKCPH