The Institute will offer two free Overdose Responder Trainings online to mark International Overdose Awareness Day
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The Institute will offer two free Overdose Responder Trainings online to mark International Overdose Awareness Day

August 28, 2023

On August 31st, the Institute for Family Health joins a global community in acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day. Since 2001, this annual campaign has marked the last day in August as a time when...

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Naloxone approved for over-the-counter sale in pharmacies nationwide

April 27, 2023

Naloxone (also known as Narcan) is now FDA-approved for sale over the counter in pharmacies nationwide. You will now be able to find naloxone at your local pharmacy, available without a prescription. Naloxone is...

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Virtual Narcan trainings on Zoom scheduled for June

June 22, 2022

The Institute will offer two virtual Narcan trainings on Zoom for our New York City and Hudson Valley community members. Participants can also have a free Narcan kit mailed to them after they have...

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The Institute will offer free online Overdose Responder Trainings to mark International Overdose Awareness Day

August 27, 2021

On August 31st, the Institute for Family Health will join a global community in acknowledging International Overdose Awareness Day. Since 2001, this annual campaign has marked the last day in August as a time...

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“What is a care navigator?” A Q&A with Katie Bierlein

“What is a care navigator?” A Q&A with Katie Bierlein

May 28, 2021

Have you ever been referred to a care navigator? Their job is to help patients find the care resources they need to manage certain medical and/or behavioral health conditions. Katie Bierlein, one of the...

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Virtual Narcan Training on Zoom on Friday, May 21 from 1:00-2:00pm

May 12, 2021

On Friday, May 21, from 1:00-2:00pm, the Institute will collaborate with the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team to offer a Narcan training via Zoom, where participants will learn how to prevent overdose....

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Are you struggling with opioid use? Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) can help.

March 31, 2021

Do you or a loved one struggle with pain pills, heroin, or fentanyl? Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) can help. Each person has a personal path to recovery from opioid use disorder. Treatment with...

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The Institute joins the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team to offer virtual Narcan training

January 22, 2021

On Friday, January 29, from 1:00-2:00pm, the Institute will collaborate with the New Paltz Opioid Prevention and Response Team to offer a Narcan training via Zoom, where participants will learn how to prevent overdose....

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The Institute offers three Overdose Responder Training Webinars for International Overdose Awareness Day

August 26, 2020

On August 31st, the Institute for Family Health will be joining a global community in hosting events for International Overdose Awareness Day.  Beginning in 2001, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) marks a day of...

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The Institute Observes the Great American Smokeout

November 22, 2019

On November 21, the Institute’s Harlem, Walton, and Kingston health centers observed the Great American Smokeout. Institute staff talked with patients and community members about the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle. Some patients tested...

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