By Al Vineyard “One overdose death is too many,” said Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. In 2019, there were 1,094 opioid-related overdoses in …
2020 Community Survey
The 2020 Community Survey is underway and we need your input! The survey will be open through 11:59pm on October 24, 2020. Please take five minutes to help Drug Free …
Drug Free Ozarks extends EVERFI Prescription Drug Safety course direct to parents in response to COVID-19
In a response to the educational challenges presented by COVID-19, Marietta Hagan, population health project coordinator at CoxHealth, announced that an interactive online prescription drug …
Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program
OVERDOSE DETECTION MAPPING APPLICATION PROGRAM ODMAP provides near real-time suspected overdose surveillance data across jurisdictions to support public safety and public health efforts to mobilize an immediate response to a sudden …
Local partnerships make naloxone available for community members
Faith Community Health has received a donation of 1000 vials of naloxone, which will be distributed throughout the community to loved ones of those misusing opioid medications or using illicit …
IMPORTANCE OF SMOKING CESSATION TO SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT
By Laura Morrison-Roets, EdD, PhD, CTRS/L, LADC, CRAADC/Supv., CM III The hazards of tobacco use in all forms has been widely discussed for years. However, an issue seldom addressed in …
Where are Youth Getting Access?
The Missouri Student Survey is conducted during even years with statewide school districts participating voluntarily. The survey poses questions related to demographics, substances, bullying, suicidal ideation, and additional topics. In …
Substance Misuse and Mental Health Issues During the Holiday Season
By Samantha Sherman, Prevention Specialist at Community Partnership of the Ozarks Sometimes “the most wonderful time of the year” can be the most stressful. Studies show that incidents of depression, …
42,500 lives to be impacted by 2018-19 grants
Skaggs Legacy Endowment is a restricted endowment fund made possible by a generous gift from CoxHealth in 2013. Since that time, Skaggs Foundation has awarded more than $4.3 million to …
Helping Hands
October 2018 – CORE E-Newsletter Often, stigmas and misconceptions are attached to recovering addicts. Many employers tend to overlook them as potential job candidates. Jason Roberts is a local employer …