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ODPHP plays a crucial role in keeping the nation healthy. Stay up to date on our work by checking out our blog posts, news and announcements, and upcoming events.

Close Up on Pathways to Safer Opioid Use: A Provider's Perspective

Posted on April 12, 2018 by ODPHP

Dr. Kristin Anderson

Prescription opioid-related deaths are considered to be one of the leading preventable public health problems in the United States. To help the health care community address this critical issue, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) developed the Pathways to Safer Opioid Use training...

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TOOLKIT: Alcohol Awareness Month

Posted on April 1, 2018 by ODPHP

Drinking too much alcohol increases people’s risk of injuries, violence, drowning, liver disease, and some types of cancer. The good news? We can all do our part to prevent alcohol misuse or abuse. Alcohol Awareness Month is a chance to spread the word about strategies for preventing the misuse or abuse of alcohol...

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ICYMI: Recap Our #P2SaferOpioidUse Twitter Interview with APHA!

Posted on March 26, 2018 by ODPHP

Pathways to Safer Opioid Use

Every March we celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week, a time to raise awareness about the importance of patient safety — and a great opportunity to share strategies that health professionals can use to protect their patients. Pathways to Safer Opioid Use is an interactive training that ODPHP developed for health care professionals, public health professionals, and students...

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