Pathways to Prevention Workshop

The Dardanelle Regional Medical Center's Substance Abuse Disorder program will host a Pathways to Prevention Workshop for community and local healthcare providers on Wednesday, October 29. The program will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Westside Church of Christ in Russellville and will include presenters from throughout the state addressing various aspects of managing substance use disorder healthcare, including administering NARCAN and medicine assisted treatment and prevention. Russellville Mayor Fred Teague will begin the seminar at 10:00 am. Police and Fire Department leaders will also participate.

Healthcare Providers will include

• Kristin Martin, DO, "More than Just Abstinence: Rethinking Recovery Through Medic*tion Assisted Treatment."
• Paul Dumas, peer to peer support specialist with Dardanelle Regional's Intensive Outpatient Program, "Redefining Substance Use Prevention Through Hospital Based Support."
• Christy Hall, River Valley Medical and Wellness, Naloxone training along with "Naloxone to take home to save a life."

This event is free to community health care providers and community members who would like to learn about recognizing and providing care for substance abuse disorders. Registration is required.

Info: Speaker Schedule

• 10:00 AM – Mayor Fred Teague (Kick-off)

• 10:45 AM – Dr. Kristin Martin, DO, MS, FAAFP, River Valley Medical and Wellness, 2600 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801, (833) 479-4325

• Topic: "More Than Just Abstinence: Rethinking Recovery Through Medic*tion-Assisted Treatment"

• 11:15 AM – Kyle Brewer, BS, PR, NCPRSS, Landmark

• 11:45 AM – Diane Bynum, LPC, LADAC, ADC, CS, Lumina Behavioral Health LLC, 3909 Hwy 282, Van Buren, AR, 479-242-1003

• Topic: "Treatment Options for Substance Use: Making Informed and Empowered Decisions"

• 12:15 PM – Chief David Ewing and Officer Hallie Toliche, Russellville Police Department

• 12:45 PM – Steve Perry, Division Chief, EMS, Russellville Fire Department

• 1:15 PM – Paul Dumas, Peer Support Specialist, Dardanelle Regional

• Topic: "Peers with Purpose: Redefining Substance Use Prevention Through Hospital Based Support"

Naloxone Training

• 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM – Christy Hall, NCPRSS, APR, River Valley Medical and Wellness

Info: Speaker Schedule

• 10:00 AM – Mayor Fred Teague (Kick-off)

• 10:45 AM – Dr. Kristin Martin, DO, MS, FAAFP, River Valley Medical and Wellness, 2600 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801, (833) 479-4325

• Topic: "More Than Just Abstinence: Rethinking Recovery Through Medic*tion-Assisted Treatment"

• 11:15 AM – Kyle Brewer, BS, PR, NCPRSS, Landmark

• 11:45 AM – Diane Bynum, LPC, LADAC, ADC, CS, Lumina Behavioral Health LLC, 3909 Hwy 282, Van Buren, AR, 479-242-1003

• Topic: "Treatment Options for Substance Use: Making Informed and Empowered Decisions"

• 12:15 PM – Chief David Ewing and Officer Hallie Toliche, Russellville Police Department

• 12:45 PM – Steve Perry, Division Chief, EMS, Russellville Fire Department

• 1:15 PM – Paul Dumas, Peer Support Specialist, Dardanelle Regional

• Topic: "Peers with Purpose: Redefining Substance Use Prevention Through Hospital Based Support"

Naloxone Training

• 10:00 AM & 12:30 PM – Christy Hall, NCPRSS, APR, River Valley Medical and Wellness

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