Alyssa K

Public health nerd who believes healthcare is a human right. All opinions here are my own.

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

If you are interested in #overdoseprevention and #harmreduction + want to get your #mph or #DrPH, I highly recommend the Bloomberg American Health Fellowship at @JohnsHopkinsSPH. Feel free to ask me any questions you have about the program <3

[JHU American Health @AmericanHealth]

The application for the 2023 Bloomberg Fellows class is open!

Learn more: https://t.co/cTkDcjfPtt

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

In honor of #SaveALifeDay, join us for a FREE training on overdose prevention, using naloxone & legal protections under #NC's Good Samaritan Law.

📅 TOMORROW, Sept. 24
⌚ 5:30 p.m.
📍 John Chavis Community Center

It's free to attend but you must sign up: https://t.co/Nf1MDOhgGv

[NC Attorney General @NCAGO]

Attorney General @JoshStein_ joined @CDCDirector Mandy Cohen and @NCHarmReduction volunteers to pack naloxone kits in Raleigh this morning. Naloxone helps to quickly reverse an overdose. It takes all of us working together to help combat the opioid crisis and save lives.

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Due to extreme heat, #WakeCounty cooling stations are open through at least Sunday, June 30. ☀️🌡️

If you need to cool off, visit the @wcplonline or Health and Human Services location nearest you.

More info, including station locations and hours ⤵️ https://t.co/lcIaKypW2o

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

🚨 Attention community organizations and partners! 🚨

#WakeCounty needs YOUR help to help address the #Opioid overdose epidemic. We've released an RFP for evidence-based strategies to make a real impact. Apply by 3 p.m. on June 5!

Get details & apply ➡️ https://t.co/TI7B5Dhtjm

[Wake County Government @WakeGOV]

Join us at the #WakeCounty Opioid Settlement Community Meeting on March 15! 🗓️

You can expect to learn more about the $65 million in funds coming to our community and share your input on how to best use them to combat this crisis.

Get all the details ➡️ https://t.co/ebsOfOExOQ

[Aneri Pattani @aneripattani]

I loved speaking with @BrianMackey @21stshow for this conversation framed around hope and solutions — things we too often forget when it comes to the opioid crisis. Listen here: https://t.co/GuYtVath45

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

@aneripattani @NickKristof @aneripattani, this is AMAZING! I didn't realize you did this. It used to be a dream of mine when I was in college. I want to hear all about it <3.

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

“It is our responsibility to love on people until they are able to love on themselves.” It is a true honor to hear @_OnPointNYC’s Executive Director Sam Rivera at the #BloombergHealthSummit2023. #harmreductionsaveslives

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

I really appreciate this conversation about #violenceprevention and #socialmedia, and the importance of involving #youth in creating solutions. #BloombergHealthSummit2023

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

I am so happy to be with my fellow Bloomberg American Health Fellows in #Baltimore this week at the #BloombergHealthSummit2023.

[JHU American Health @AmericanHealth]

The #BloombergHealthSummit2023 has begun! Tune in now to watch the plenary session via https://t.co/ojrdNdHNND

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

So grateful to work with such an incredible group of people to ensure Opioid Settlement funds make the biggest impact for communities across #NorthCarolina. It was an incredible honor to be recognized for our work tonight. #overdoseprevention

[NC Attorney General @NCAGO]

Our office has worked tirelessly to combat the opioid crisis & help save lives. Attorney General @JoshStein_ was honored to accept @JohnsHopkinsSPH award for excellence for the application of the Principles for Use of Fund from the Opioid Litigation on behalf of NCDOJ and @NCACC.

[JHU American Health @AmericanHealth]

📢Our 2024 Fellowship applications are now open! If you are a U.S.-based student with a passion for creating impactful change and interested in earning a Master of Public Health or Doctor of Public Health degree - apply today: https://t.co/8R5kBgp9DA

[Sheila Vakharia PhD MSW @MyHarmReduction]

Can't make the @DrugPolicyOrg International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Phoenix from October 18-21st?

No problem!

We've got an online track!

Check it out here and register to join us.

Note- all times are Mountain Time.
https://t.co/qjpuOjod7R

[JHU American Health @AmericanHealth]

The Bloomberg Fellows Program is now accepting applications. Apply to receive a full tuition scholarship for an MPH or DrPH from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Learn more: https://t.co/cTkDcjgnj1

[NCDHHS @ncdhhs]

Join us for a live fireside chat & tele-town hall on Aug. 3 @ 6 p.m. to discuss:
-Ways for parents and caregivers to talk to youth about mental health, substance use and overdose
-Signs of substance use and where to find support, tools to reduce harm and access treatment

[NC Attorney General @NCAGO]

ICYMI: NC was recognized as one of the best states investing its share of the national opioid money by @JohnsHopkinsSPH. https://t.co/74nHCuw5uf

[Dr. Nabarun Dasgupta @nabarund]

Guess what?🧐got our hands on industry #naloxone pricing docs. To inform @ONDCP meeting on costs next Tuesday, we share never before seen details of why the nasal spray costs so much.
#drugpricing
@ejwheeler9 @RemedyAlliance
Design @brittainpeck
Download https://t.co/ATGJDSDe0m

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

It is so great to see @ncdhhs’ leadership at the #NorthCarolina Summit on Reducing Overdose and ongoing commitment in supporting communities across the state working to #endoverdose. #ncsoro @NCACC

[Alyssa K @AlyssaKitlas]

“#NorthCarolina is first in so much…why are we so far behind in housing first, getting people shelter without conditions around substance use.” What an inspiring plenary this morning by @olivebranchgal Michelle Mathis at NC’s Summit on Reducing Overdose. #NCSORO #endoverdose