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Harm reduction 101

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Date

Add to Calendar 2023-06-07 12:00:00 2023-06-07 13:00:00 Harm reduction 101 Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. This presentation will provide an overview of what harm reduction is, provide specific examples of harm reduction strategies and how these strategies are being implemented in Minnesota. Presenter Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, MAT, is the associate dean for students and an associate professor in the pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences department at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy - Duluth. Palombi is also a consultant for area treatment court teams. She has established relationships with public health professionals, healthcare systems, and providers and has a strong background in providing effective, multi-pronged education on topics including harm reduction and opioid-emergency response. America/Chicago public

Time

Central time

Location

Webinar

Contact

Mary Jo Katras, program leader
mkatras@umn.edu or 612-203-6403

Harm reduction is a set of practical strategies and ideas aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use. This presentation will provide an overview of what harm reduction is, provide specific examples of harm reduction strategies and how these strategies are being implemented in Minnesota.

Presenter

Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, MAT, is the associate dean for students and an associate professor in the pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences department at the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy - Duluth. Palombi is also a consultant for area treatment court teams. She has established relationships with public health professionals, healthcare systems, and providers and has a strong background in providing effective, multi-pronged education on topics including harm reduction and opioid-emergency response.

Cost

Free

Registration

Registration is required. The webinar will take place on Zoom. 

Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Julie Larson at larso143@umn.edu two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.

The UMN Wellbeing Program through the Office of Human Resources is offering 200 wellbeing points per webinar for employees and spouses covered by the University's medical insurance.

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