Loved connecting with the Longhorn Harm Reduction Coalition at UT Austin🤘The TEACH OUD team shared real-world tools to expand access to life-saving OUD treatment & the energy in the room was powerful.

Grateful for this next generation of public health leaders! #utaustin #tx

TEACH OUD was honored to present at the Travis County Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, joining leaders across criminal justice, mental health, and social services to advance coordinated, compassionate responses to substance use disorder. #atx

Carrying naloxone is an expression of love! This helps ensure that lifesaving care is within reach for those experiencing an opioid overdose 💘 #lovesaveslives #carrynaloxone #atx

On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay we honor the women whose leadership & advocacy strengthen healthcare nationwide. Observed on the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman MD in the U.S., this day celebrates progress driven by those who challenge norms and expand access.

@CentralHealthTX naloxone boxes are live across Travis Co! We're providing no-cost safety and response training for teams that's focused on overdose recognition, naloxone use, and practical guidance to help staff feel prepared and in real-world situations. bit.ly/TEACHOUDrequest

Today we’re celebrating pharmacists who show up every day with empathy, expertise, and heart—serving their communities, advocating for patients, and making care more accessible for all. Thank you for the trust you build, the questions you answer, and the lives you impact.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Deepika Rao as our new Affiliate Member of the PhARM Program! Dr. Rao joins us as a new faculty member - bringing deep expertise, fresh perspective, and a shared commitment to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment. 🫶

We’re hiring a Work-Study Student Assistant for Marketing & Communications with the PhARM Program - and it’s FULLY REMOTE! 💻📷 Gain hands-on experience in content creation and digital outreach while supporting meaningful work. Apply now on Workday (UT students only)!

During this time of year, we’re reminded to appreciate moments of connection that help people feel supported & cared for. We’re grateful for the providers, partners & community members who show up with empathy, listen with intention & walk alongside each person’s journey. 💞

Kindness strengthens EVERY interaction — with patients, colleagues, and our community. This World Kindness Day, let’s continue showing up with empathy and respect for everyone we serve. 🌿

Please join us in welcoming two new faces to the "PhARM Phamily" - Kiyoung Kim, PhD, MPH joins as Data Analyst, and Sophia Rhoades, MSc as Curricular Development and Implementation Associate! ✨

Our TEACH OUD team joined the Black Men’s Health Clinic and Central Health to exchange strategies and strengthen support for individuals with OUD in our community. Real progress happens through collaboration! 💡#atx

Help us give a warm welcome to our new Graduate Research Assistants, Abolfazl Sadeghi, PharmD, HTA, MSc, and Parasto Mousavi, PharmD!  We’re thrilled to see the impactful research you’ll contribute to our program and the community. #welcometotheteam #atx

We’re still smiling from #recoveryinthepark last Saturday! The day was full of meaningful conversations, resource sharing, and powerful stories that reminded us why we do this work. We're beyond proud to be part of such a strong and inspiring community ❤️‍🔥

Our academic detailer, Daniel, recently partnered with the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless to provide opioid safety training. Sessions empower frontline professionals with the tools they need to save lives. Together, we’re building stronger support for our community 🌟

Showed up, spoke up, and rocked out together 💜 Honored to join the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance and represent TEACH OUD for Overdose Awareness Day. Every story matters, and every life matters.

Overdose Awareness Week reminds us that remembrance must move hand in hand with action. It’s a time to champion risk reduction, challenge stigma, and commit to creating a future where every person’s life is treated with dignity and worth.

PhARM director, Dr. Tyler Varisco, contributed to the American Hospital Association’s Bridge to Care resource, which aims to connect and retain patients with opioid or stimulant use disorder in care across healthcare settings.
📖 Read the full resource: aha.org/oud-stud

Members of PhARM and LAITS spent the day with Corazon Ministries, a nonprofit organization that serves San Antonio’s community members who are unhoused, at risk of becoming unhoused, or simply in need of daytime respite. 🎥 Video coming soon!

The wait is over! Fresh, FREE CE courses from the Texas Opioid Training Initiative (TXOTI) are now live 🎉 We’ve built cutting-edge content for health pros who want to stay sharp on the latest in SUD response. 👉 Dive in: bit.ly/4jK8xmA

The PhARM team sat down with Houston-based heroes from Northwest Assistance Ministries & Moving Waters to spotlight their powerful work bringing mobile showers to people experiencing homelessness.

Bookmark txoti.org to bring something like this to your community!

🔥 Big news—hot new CE drops this month from the Texas Opioid Training Initiative (TXOTI)!
We’ve designed fresh, cutting-edge content for health pros who want to stay sharp about SUD research without the stress.

Bookmark our catalog to stay tuned: 👀bit.ly/4jK8xmA

Join us on July 16 for our TEACH OUD webinar, designed to support Austin-area healthcare professionals with free, evidence-based education on opioid use and OUD! This live session ft. Dr. Jananie Ramesh, M.D. – registration is now open! Link in bio.

The cameras are rolling again at the PhARM Program! 🎥 We’re so excited to share that new filming projects are officially underway. We’re bringing fresh content to life to support risk reduction and evidence-based care. Stay tuned... this is just the beginning! 💥

Naloxone saves lives—and it’s easier to use than you think! Be ready to step in and make a difference when it matters most.

Daniel Sledge and Jenny Carrasco, PhARM staff and members of the TEACH OUD team, joined Austin Public Health and Austin EMS at a recent press conference to give an update on opioid overdoses in our community. Watch the full update: bit.ly/4l1h5qi

Got 10 minutes? We’re offering FREE virtual one-on-one coaching sessions to help you feel more confident in caring for patients with OUD. A chat with our academic detailer will provide insights & tools you can actually use! Reserve a spot with us: bit.ly/TEACHOUDrequest

Our Annual Retreat was an incredible success! ✨ We spent the day reflecting on a year of accomplishments & fueling our momentum with collaboration, creativity, and inspiration. We're deeply grateful for our advisory board members for their continued guidance and support! 🧡

Help us give a warm welcome to our incoming P3 Research Assistants — the newest members of the PhARM Phamily! 🌟 We’re so excited to have you on the team!

A huge congratulations to our six amazing trainees who graduate from the UT Austin College of Pharmacy with their Doctorate of Pharmacy today! We're so proud of all of you for this incredible achievement. Your hard work and dedication inspire us all! 🎓

TEACH OUD academic detailer, Daniel, led a dynamic training session with the incredible team at University Health Services at UT Austin. Physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and medical assistants took a strong step forward in learning to compassionately address OUD!

We recently attended a Texas Harm Reduction Alliance training led by the incredible Gaby! 🌟 The session focused on risk reduction strategies that center around compassion and community empowerment — values we deeply believe in. See more amazing THRA work: bit.ly/4lRAz1M

P3 Research Assistants, Delandra Robinson & Sydney Saenz, recently presented their posters at the 7th Annual Interprofessional Health Showcase!

Major congrats to Sydney + her research team on receiving FIRST PLACE in the "Best Project-in-Progress" category! 🏆

Healthcare pros in outpatient settings - your peers are loving our TXOTI course for OUD care, & it’s easy to see why:
✅3 CE credit hrs
✅Practical, real-world tools
✅ 100% online & flexible
Make a real impact & be part of the solution! bit.ly/oudoutpatient

Looking for quick, tailored training to support patients with OUD? TEACH OUD offers FREE one-on-one coaching at your practice! Designed for your busy schedule, our expert will provide practical tools + strategies to boost your confidence in treating OUD. bit.ly/3QzF82m

Earn 20+ hours of FREE online CE with the Texas Opioid Training Initiative (TXOTI)! 🏥💊 TXOTI offers evidence-based courses covering OUD, prevention, treatment, & risk reduction. Gain skills to combat the opioid crisis + support your community: bit.ly/42bygxE #oud #tx

REMINDER: If you received training and/or online CE with TEACH OUD, participate in a virtual focus group on March 26 or April 3!
✔ One 90-min session
✔ Connect with peers
✔ Receive a $50 gift card
Spots are limited - DM us with your email address to sign up today! #oud #atx

Our latest in-person training with the Capital Area Pharmacy Association (CAPA) was a hit! 🧡 Empower your team with the knowledge they need to make a difference. Get in touch to schedule a session! bit.ly/3XIWTA5 #OUDCare #ContinuingEducation #HealthcareTraining

The Pharmacy Addictions Research & Medicine (PhARM) Program breaks down barriers in SUD care with research, education, & lived-experience insights for health professionals & communities. Our team works to promote risk reduction & compassionate care practices ✨ #SUDCare #UTAustin

Have you received coaching or training from TEACH OUD? Join our virtual focus group to share your insights + help us improve our services.
✔One 90-min session
✔Connect with 8-15 peers
✔Receive a $50 gift card
Spots are limited - DM us with your email address to sign up today!

TEACH OUD offers FREE accredited group training on OUD care, tailored for emergency and primary care settings. Our recent session with Ascension Seton provided hospital residents with timely, evidence-based insights. Schedule a training for your team now: bit.ly/3QzF82m

Showing love isn’t just for Valentine’s Day—it’s in every kind word and every act of empathy. Today and every day, let’s keep compassion at the heart of healthcare. ❤️#compassion #sud #patientcenteredcare

The Texans Expanding Access to Compassionate Healthcare for Opioid Use Disorder (TEACH OUD) initiative supports ATX and Travis Co. health professionals with FREE, evidence-based training + personalized coaching. Earn CE credits + get tailored support: teachoud.org

And we presented 4 posters addressing buprenorphine in pharmacies, opioid antagonist preferences, and school based naloxone. We highly recommend this conference and organization for harm reduction oriented clinicians, researchers, and paraprofessionals. Thanks @AMERSA_tweets!

Our crew rocked #AMERSA2024 and had a great time exploring Chicago! We presented 3 platforms on interprofessional education + gamification, drug user driven drug checking, and pharmacy-based harm reduction. 🧵

Health professionals in Austin TX are invited to participate in this free CE activity focused on saving lives with MOUD & improving the overall quality of care for people who use drugs. Register today to join virtually or in-person (light lunch provided). mailchi.mp/996345d33c61/t…

Patients face many barriers to initiating & maintaining OUD treatment w/buprenorphine. Challenges at the pharmacy counter are among the most disruptive. The PhARM-OUD Guideline provides consensus recs to facilitate access to this life-saving medication. nabp.pharmacy/initiatives/me…

Our crew is celebrating recovery & sharing resources at Recovery in the Park. Thankful to Communities for Recovery for organizing & providing tacos! Learn more about our projects at PhARMprogram.org.

📣 Join our team! We are actively recruiting for two new full-time staff positions. Click the links below to apply online.

Project & Communications Manager: bit.ly/3XkZPlC

Research Program Coordinator: bit.ly/3Zr311R

📣 New @AusPublicHealth initiative! TEACH OUD aims to ⬆️ evidence-based practices for #OUD by providing targeted educational outreach. Travis Co. clinicians can sign up for FREE group training & 1:1 coaching, & clinicians anywhere can access FREE CE at teachOUD.org!

Check out this news alert to access the 2023-24 PhARM Program Annual Report and catch up on the latest and greatest from our outstanding faculty, staff, and trainees! mailchi.mp/87a387b97583/n…