Opioid Epidemic
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Research Team Launches First-of-its-kind Study That Could Impact Clinical Care for Opioid-exposed Infants at Risk for Developmental Delays
With a $3 million grant from NIH, experts are using advanced imaging technology to better understand changes in the infant brain that may accompany Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic Partner for National Overdose Awareness Day
The health systems will be offering free fentanyl testing strips at certain locations.
UH and Cleveland Clinic Join Forces to Host Drug Take Back Day
Dozens of locations will collect medications and provide free naloxone on October 28 in an effort to help prevent substance misuse and overdose deaths.
University Hospitals Increases Distribution of Naloxone Amid Continuing Opioid Epidemic
Making the medication naloxone widely available remains a key strategy in fighting the opioid epidemic.
County Provides $2.3 Million Through Opioid Settlement to Treatment Programs for Moms and Babies
Funds will help UH Rainbow Babies & Children's RISE programs designed to address the needs of children and their pregnant and parenting mothers with a history of substance use.
University Hospitals Awarded $1.2 Million in Aggregate from Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge for Developing Technology Solution that Helps Mitigate the Opioid Epidemic
UH Care Continues kept more than 12,000 opioid pills out of circulation in just six months.
Common Antidepressants Interact with Common Opioid Medication to Lessen Pain Relief, Study Finds
Findings could help explain certain apparent opioid drug-seeking behavior and opioid overuse.
UH Ventures Program Spotlights Tech Startups in the Fight Against the Opioid Crisis
Winning companies from Ohio Opioid Technology Challenge share ideas at first UH Ventures Voyagers Series highlighting technologies and innovations advancing patient care and community health.