Laura Breedlove

Nurse, Wife, Mom, DNP Student, Yogi, Vegan.

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds Advocacy means using our position as future providers to educate patients and provide their families with available resources. Additionally, we have a responsibility to end the stigma associated with addiction. 1 in 8 adults struggles with addiction. #NurseStopOpioidAbuse

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds As healthcare providers, it is important to be aware of legislation that impacts important issues. For example, House Bill 389 removes barriers related to prior authorizations for individuals seeking Medication Assisted Therapy. @KYMedAssoc #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds Kenton County jail in Northern KY launches a re-entry program for inmates struggling with opioid addiction.

https://t.co/ziB2cD3Sfb

[Katie Thomas @KDTHOM22]

A5c: The South Louisville Opioid Task Force is fighting the opioid crisis in south Louisville and fighting for the hiring of recovering opioid users into the workforce. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse https://t.co/5iED5NBBUS

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds Looking forward to the 2020 session, SB 173 sponsored by
@mattCastlenKY addresses barriers to individuals working towards recovery finding employment. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds A great resource from @US_FDA on distribution of federal funding to combat the opioid crisis...
https://t.co/6nzXZ9pUHf

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

Evidence Based Practice in action! Reduce the risk of transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C.

[LMPD @LMPD]

@DrRankinPeds A3: The Syringe Exchange Program is a PROVEN Practice to Reduce the Spread of HIV and Bloodborne Diseases. Anonymous & Free.
https://t.co/dFt6L4HpRG #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds A3: Know your resources for take home Narcan kits. @UofLHealth Emergency Department is one of many! https://t.co/ivCIf2lhSS

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@LMPD highlighting one of the barriers facing those with addiction...not enough readily available treatment options.

[LMPD @LMPD]

@DrRankinPeds A1: For KY in 2012, HB1 started the process of limiting the prescription of opiates such as Opana and Oxycontin. Unfortunately it didn't address treatment of addiction issues in the state. Our prescription opiate addicts became heroin addicts, quickly. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Laura Breedlove @LauraBreedlove]

@DrRankinPeds A1: In 2017 @HHSGov declared a public health emergency and released a 5 point strategy for combating the opioid crisis. #NursesStopOpioidAbuse

[Audra Rankin @AudraRankin]

I am thrilled to moderate the Twitter Chat, #NursesStopOpioidAbuse at 2:30 EST with @UofL_SON. Follow along with us in less than an hour!