Overdose Prevention Fund

A dynamic group of community members, medical students, and physicians who share a unified vision to eradicate overdoses.

[UMass Memorial Health @umassmemorial]

On International Overdose Awareness Day, you will see 2,357 purple flags on the #UMassMemorial University Campus. Each flag represents a life lost in 2022 to an opioid-associated overdose in MA.

@kavitababu @ODPrevent @OverdoseDay

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[UMass Memorial Health @umassmemorial]

Amy Nichols, Certified Addiction Recovery Coach at #UMassMemorial, explains how she uses lived experience when providing compassionate care to those struggling with addiction.

@UMassTox @ODPrevent

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[UMass Memorial Health @umassmemorial]

Thursday is International Overdose Awareness Day. Brittany Chapman, associate director of @ODPrevent, explains what Narcan is, how you can save a life by carrying it and being able to recognize an opioid overdose.

@UMassTox @OverdoseDay

https://t.co/PBiLpjKNFZ

[BC @Research_Minion]

💜 Find us on the green in front of the Ambulatory Care Center.
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💜 Speakers include @JoshKraftBoston (President, @PatsFoundation), Amy Nichols (Certified Peer Specialist), & Dr. Babu (Chief Opioid Officer, UMass Memorial Health).
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#EndOverdose #ioad23

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

@stephenHRNRP @stephenHRNRP just got the mail and look what arrived! Perfect timing for our full day of clinics tomorrow!! @kavitababu

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

@stephenHRNRP you are doing super important work with the MA Overdose Prevention Helpline! Do you have a version of the flyer in Spanish? Looking to spread the word to our pts/ clients here in Worcester

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

@stephenHRNRP @stephenHRNRP awesome! Thank you!!

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Many thanks to BSAS and the State Office of Pharmacy Services who made this possible 💜 #naloxonesaveslives

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Since becoming a Community Naloxone Purchasing Program affiliate in Sept 2022, we have distributed 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ #naloxone (#Narcan) rescue kits and over 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ reversals have been reported back to us. @umassmemorial @UMassTox

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

💜🦋 #IOAD2022 #endoverdose #overdoseawareness

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Our fearless leader, mentor, colleague, and friend @kavitababu 💜 @UMassTox

[The Warren Alpert Medical School @BrownMedicine]

Kavita Babu presents "Tackling the Opioid Crisis Together" at 9 in Smith-Buonanno Rm 106. #BrownReunion @kavitababu Watch the livestream: https://t.co/OX64NlLgU7

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

I had the privledge of getting a sneak peak and this lecture is POWERFUL. Highly recommend starting your Saturday off by tuning in via the livestream here: https://t.co/VcQ8eHu9LF

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Tomorrow at 9 AM, Dr. Babu will be giving her Ruth B. Sauber Distinguished Medical Alumni Lecture titled “Tackling the Opiois Crisis Together” at @BrownUniversity Commencement

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

We love this illustrative quote from a pilot study aimed at exploring participant perceptions of, experiences with, and access to #naloxone

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

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[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

“Today’s approval is an important step for the agency as it works toward expanding access to this live-saving drug”
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#Prevention #Treatment #Recovery #ICarryNaloxone #ICarryNaloxone #OverdosePreventionFund #OPF https://t.co/UVTR2lvP3p

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Live in or around the Greenfield, MA area? Come check out this community event on Wednesday (05/01)!
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We will be discussing our mission and providing naloxone training, resources, etc.!
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#Prevention... https://t.co/b23222HUev

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

"The state is the first in the nation to train administrators, coaches and even teachers to use the lifesaving drug."
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#Prevention #Treatment #Recovery #ICarryNarcan #ICarryNaloxone #CultureChange https://t.co/WcbGRGPSvG

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Congratulations to this group of physicians (which includes our Founder and several OPF Volunteers!!) on this accomplishment!
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#Prevention #Treatment #Recovery #Telemedicine https://t.co/CJ7TY9eX6u

[Overdose Prevention Fund @ODPrevent]

Something to be mindful of year-round.
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#UpAndAway #Prevention #SafeStorage #SafeDisposal https://t.co/0gZn7d6bix