Tag: University of Kentucky

Community discussion on harm reduction strategies Tuesday

BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A panel discussion in Inez on harm reduction and syringe exchange programs intends to clarify misconceptions, increase understanding and empower the community. The event will be held 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at the Martin County Cooperative Extension Office. The panel will consist of community health care and addiction treatment leaders and…
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Harm Reduction, Martin County Health Department, Phill Barnett, Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams, Syringe Exchange, University of Kentucky

September 7, 2022
UK researchers seek citizens for new drinking water study

Study examines strategies to reduce disinfection byproducts in water BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Researchers at the University of Kentucky are seeking citizens from Martin and Letcher counties to participate in a drinking water study as part of the Mountain Drinking Water Project. Participants will be trained as citizen scientists to collect monthly tap…
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Martin County Concerned Citizens, Martin County Water, Mountain Drinking Water Project, Nina McCoy, Phill Barnett, Research, University of Kentucky

May 25, 2022
Do you use or prescribe meds for opioid-use disorder?

Researchers at UK would like to know what you think about it Primary-care providers who prescribe buprenorphine to treat opioid-use disorder, and people receiving treatment for the disorder, are invited to participate in studies led by researchers at the University of Kentucky and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Opioid treatment study for patients:…
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Opioids, Research, University of Kentucky

May 18, 2022