Test Agendas

Speaker

Corrie Vilsaint, PhD 

Moderator

Robert Ashford, PhD, MSW

Panelists

• Niki Prince, RSPS, LCDC
• Joe Powell, LCDC, PSS, RSPS
• Nancy McConnell, MSW, MCAP, CRPS
• Melisa Simmons, MEd, RSPS

Speaker

Rich Bottner, DHA, PA-C, CPHQ, FACHE

Speaker

Carlos Tirado, MD

Speakers

• Doug Thornton, PharmD, PhD
• Amanda Lopez, JD

Speakers

• Frederic J. Courtois, LMSW, LCDC, MSW, MHA
• Ariel Britt, MSW

Speakers

• Adrienne Lindsey, DBH
• Dennis Smithenry, PhD

Speakers

• Kasey Strey, ACPS
• Kaleigh Becker, MPH  

Speaker

Siddarth Wakhlu, MD

Moderator

Javier Soto, PSS, RSPS

Panelists

• Barbara Hood, RSPS
• Melanie Cheek, ACPS 
• Brett Foster, RSPS  

Speaker

Claire Zagirski, MSc, LP 

Speakers

• Sarah Messmer, MD 
• Chuck Emezue, PHD
• Niranjan Karnik, MD, PhD

Speakers

• Kasey Strey, ACPS 
• Kaleigh Becker, MPH 

Speaker

Noel Vest, PhD 

Speakers

• Carmen Rosa, MS
• Gavin Bart, MD, PhD
• Jennifer McNeely, MD
• Lisa Marsch, PhD

Speaker

Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD

Speaker

Jacquelyn L. Bainbridge, PharmD

Speaker

Andrea Yatsco, PhD

Speakers

David Miramontes, MD
John De La Garza

Moderator

Jennifer Potter, PhD, MPH

Panelists

• Jessie Higgins, MA, LPC, LMFT
• Andrew Estrada
• Rev. Gavin Rogers
• Kellie Burnam
• Lisa M. Cleveland, PhD
• Amanda Simonton, PhD, APRN

Speaker

Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH

Speakers

• Jennifer Sharpe Potter, Ph.D. – MPH Associate Professor of Psychiatry Associate Dean for Research Long School of Medicine UT Health SA
  www.jspotter.org
• Abigail Moore – Chief Executive Officer San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SACADA)
  www.sacada.org

Description

Hosted by Steve Spriester, news anchor KSAT 12

Signs and symptoms of an opioid use disorder
What does evidence-based treatment mean
Getting help in our community

Panelists

• Colleen Bridger, Ph.D., MPH – Metropolitan Health District
• Abigail Moore – SACADA
• Angela White – Alpha Home
• Clayton Sponhaltz, LCDC – Rise Recovery
• Jennifer Sharpe Potter, Ph.D., MPH – UT Health SA

Description

Best Practices in Detecting Opioid Misuse and Managing CDC Guidelines

Ameet Nagpal – MD School of Medicine Anesthesiology UT Health SA

VA Best Practices in Non-Opioid Pain Management

Don McGeary, Ph.D. – School of Medicine Psychiatry UT Health SA

Monitoring Programs

Allison V. Benz, RPh – MS Executive Director Texas State Board of Pharmacy

Description

• Vicki Thomas – SACADA
• Melissa K. Dobbertin – Alpha Home
• Nigel Williams – Rise Recovery
• Jennifer Sharpe Potter, Ph.D., MPH – UT Health SA
• Van King, MD – UT Health SA

Description

Breakout 1 Women and Infants Room 3.304

Lisa Cleveland, Ph.D., RN – School of Nursing UT Health SA (moderator)

Breakout 2 Co-occurring Conditions & Opioid Use Room 2.204

Don McGeary, Ph.D. – Psychiatry UT Health SA (moderator)

Breakout 3 Adolescents and Emerging Adults Room 2.208

Clayton Sponhaltz, LCDC – Josh Green Rise Recovery

Description

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speakers

• Nelson W. Wolff – Bexar County Judge
• Rep. Ina Minjarez – Texas House of Representatives

Description

Ethics Session

Leo Beletsky, JD, MPH – Associate Professor of Law and Health Sciences Northeastern University www.northeastern.edu

Description

GetWaiveredSA.org Launch Kickoff
Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistant*

Van L. King, MD – MD School of Medicine Psychiatry UT Health SA
Michael A. Dawes – MD School of Medicine Psychiatry UT Health SA

Useful Links

Presentation Slide Deck

Further Info

Description

Welcome and Opening Remarks SASUS Planning committee

Speakers

• Van L. King, MD – UT Health SA
• Lisa Cleveland, PhD, RN – UT Health SA
• Angela White, CEO – Alpha Home
• Jennifer S. Potter, PhD, MPH – UT Health SA
• Abigail Moore, LPC, LCDC – SACADA

Speakers

• Evita Morin, LMSW
• Michelli Ramon, LCSW
• Bea Blackmon – Rise Recovery
• Tanya Jopling, MA, LCDC – Bexar County

Speaker

Van L. King, MD – Psychiatry UT Health SA

Speaker

Lisa Cleveland, Ph.D., RN – School of Nursing UT Health SA

Description

Join us for a virtual networking event.

Speaker

Robert D. Ashford, MSW – Recovery Scientist University of the Sciences

Speaker

Rich Bottner, PA-C – Dell Medical School UT at Austin

Speaker

Van L. King, MD – Psychiatry UT Health SA

Speaker

Alister Martin, MD, MPP – Emergency Medicine Physician Mass. General Hospital

Speaker

Robert D. Ashford, MSW – Recovery Scientist University of the Sciences

Speakers

• Colleen Bridger Ph.D., MPH – Metropolitan Health District
• Sharon Walsh, Ph.D. – Behavioral Science University of Kentucky
• Robert Ashford, MSW – University of the Sciences
• Zach Siegal, MA – Journalist & Writer (Moderator)

Speaker

Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH Lucas G. Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Speaker

Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH

Speaker

Bonzo Reddick, MD

Speakers

• Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH
• David Miramontes, M.D. FACEP FAEMS NREMT
• Gilberto Perez, MPH
• Bonzo Reddick, MD
• Crystal Walker DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
• Claire Zagorski, MSc, LP

Description

Join us for a virtual networking event.

Useful Links

Presentation Slide Deck

Speakers

Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH
Lucas G. Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Speaker

Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH

Speaker

Bonzo Reddick, MD

Speakers

• Daniel Ciccarone, MD, MPH
• David Miramontes, M.D. FACEP FAEMS NREMT
• Gilberto Perez, MPH
• Bonzo Reddick, MD
• Crystal Walker DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
• Claire Zagorski, MSc, LP

Description

Join us for a virtual networking event.

Description

Update and skills development

Description

New approaches to substance use for law enforcement and first responders

Description

Health care providers: Engaging with the PMP to provide better patient care

Description

Health care providers: Clinical knowledge & approach to management of patients with opioid use disorder

Description

Learn about practical tools to increase equity in data analysis
and data visualization

Speakers

• Barbara A. Canales, JD
• Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH

Moderator

Jennifer Potter, PhD 

Speakers

• Hildebrando Mireles III, LPC-S, PhD Candidate
• Alicia Kowalchuk, DO, FASAM
• Aaron Ferguson
• Brandon del Pozo, PhD, MPA, MA

Speaker

Crystal Walker, DMSc, PA-C

Speaker

Brandon del Pozo, PhD, MPA, MA

Speakers

• Jose Flores, LCDC, CCJP
• Richard Hammer, LMSW,RSPS
• Elizabeth Castaneda, MHPS, LMSW

Speakers

• Jennifer Papac, MD
• Alicia Kowalchuk, DO, FASAM

Speaker

Mary Velazquez, PhD

Speakers

• Brandon del Pozo, PhD
• Daniel Sledge, EMT-P
• Annie Burwell, EMT-P

Speakers

• Madhukar Trivedi, MD
• Sidarth Wakhlu, MD 

Speaker

Kasey Claborn, PhD

Speaker

Julia Lechuga, PhD

Speaker

Lucas G. Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Speaker

Kimberly Sure, MD, PhD

Speakers

• Andre Yatsco, PhD, CADC, LCDC
• Lisa Cleveland, PhD, RN
• Daniel Sledge, EMT-P
• Annie Burwell, EMT-P

Speaker

Kate Garziani

Speakers

• Jennifer Papac, MD
• Amanda Simonton, PhD, APRN

Speakers

• Hildebrando Mireles III, LPC-S
• Jessican Cance, PhD

Speakers

• Lucas Hill, PharmD
• Lindsey Loera, PharmD

Speaker

Kasey Claborn, PhD

Moderator

Lucas Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Speakers

• Lisa Ramirez, MA
• Kasey Strey, ACPS
• Andy Keller, PhD
• Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH

Speaker

Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH

Moderator

Mark Hendriz II, MS, LPC

Speakers

• Nelly Garcia Blow, DO 
• Xavier Garcia, PhD
• Honorable Barbara A. Canales, JD

• Opening Remarks – Dr. Lucas Hill
• Welcome to Austin – The Honorable Erin Zwiener
• TxSUS Kickoff – Dr. Jennifer Sharpe Potter

Conference Chair

• Dr. Jennifer Sharpe-Potter
• Dr. Lucas Hill

Guest Welcome

The Honorable Erin Zwiener

Description

• Explain the evolving overdose crisis.
• Identify updates to clinical practice that will align with evidence.
• Recognize Medicaid’s role in expanding access to addiction care.
• Examine innovative care models for the most vulnerable.

1.25 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-001-L08-P/T

Keynote Speaker

Chethan Bachireddy

Description

Explore strategies for accelerating evidence-based practices from a healthcare, behavioral health, advocacy and public safety perspective.

1.25 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-002-L08-P/T

Moderator

Jennifer Sharpe Potter

Panelist

• Carlos Tirado
• Dinah Ortiz
• Brandon del Pozo
• Tiffany Anschutz
• Noah Abdenour

Description

• Define and explain the demonstration project.
• Analyze the implications of providing recovery support services while navigating layers of stigma and varying cultures in the border region of Texas.
• Apply strategies for outreach of recovery support services in rural areas in Texas.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Moderator

Taylor Bazajou

Panelist

• Paul Salinas
• Miguel Garza
• Alexis Villarreal

Description

• Evaluate current evidence for the use of psychedelic-guided therapies in the treatment of substance use disorders.
• Evaluate current evidence for the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of substance use disorders.
• Identify a therapeutic device in development for the treatment of substance use disorders.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Speakers

• Carlos Tirado
• Nick Christian

Description

• Demonstrate increased knowledge of treatment disparities among people experiencing homelessness with substance use disorders.
• Identify integrated, trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions to address substance use disorders in permanent supportive housing.
• Describe systems-level approaches for improving housing stability for persons with substance use disorders.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Speakers

• Jane Hamilton
• Eva Thibaudeau-Graczyk

Description

• Learn the history of a public health-public safety collaboration for post-overdose outreach in an overdose epicenter.
• Evaluate opportunities and challenges with collaborations between law enforcement and people with lived experience with substance use disorders/mental health conditions.
• Identify strategies for successful collaboration between law enforcement and people with lived experience with substance use disorders/mental health conditions.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Moderator

• Mike Sasser

Speakers

• Sydney M Silverstein
• Jason Olson
• Samm Theis

Description

• Describe the benefits and limitation of XR-naltrexone as one of the available medications to treat OUD.
• Explain procedures and protocol for initiating XR-naltrexone in patients who actively use opioids.
• Describe the results of a multisite clinical trial testing the effectiveness of a rapid method to initiate treatment with XR-naltrexone.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Panelist

• Adam Bisaga
• Edward Nunes

Description

• Explain the importance of new technology in changing mental healthcare across clinical settings and publications.
• Identify benefits of mixed-method strategies for evaluating digital mental health technologies.
• Describe considerations for underserved populations with utilization of digital mental health tools and possible solutions for engaging underserved populations.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Speaker

• Jan Lindsay

Description

• Identify key takeaways for frontline peers working with pregnant/post-partum women with substance use disorder(s).
• Develop strategies for community-level RSS workforce development.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Speaker

• Maureen Nichols

Description

• Review best practices for common skin and soft tissue infections in people who inject drugs.
• Identify features and patterns of skin and soft tissue infections related to xylazine.
• Discuss emerging findings in xylazine-associated wound prevention and treatment specific to xylazine use.

1.0 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-004-L08-P/T

Speaker

• Rebecca Hosey
• Claire Zagorski
• Lorie Kmetz

Description

• Identify key areas where US drug policies diverge from current science and evidence.
• Describe how these policies were formulated, the implications of such policies, and the policy levers for changing them.
• Explore how policy levers can be used to develop drug policies that reflect science and evidence.

1.25 CE hours

ACPE: 0067-0000-24-002-L08-P/T

Keynote Speaker

Regina LaBelle

Speaker

Noel Vest, PhD 

Speakers

• Carmen Rosa, MS
• Gavin Bart, MD, PhD
• Jennifer McNeely, MD
• Lisa Marsch, PhD

Speaker

• Barbara Robles-Ramamurthy, MD

Speaker

• Jacquelyn L. Bainbridge, PharmD

Speaker

• Andrea Yatsco, PhD

Speakers

• David Miramontes, MD
• John De La Garza

Moderator

Jennifer Sharpe Potter, PhD, MPH

Panelists

• Jessie Higgins, MA, LPC, LMFT
• Andrew Estrada
• Rev. Gavin Rogers
• Kellie Burnam
• Lisa M. Cleveland, PhD
• Amanda Simonton, PhD, APRN