News Articles

These news stories feature work in our communities to combat the opioid epidemic. These articles show some of the ways we work in partnership and also highlight our Changemakers. 

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Healing in the new year: Tools for approaching the transition

12/27/21 Minnesota Public Radio episode of Minnesota Now, 'Healing in the new year: Tools for approaching the transition.'

Extension and the College of Pharmacy combat the opioid crisis

11/23/2021 University of Minnesota Extension news story, 'Extension and the College of Pharmacy combat the opioid crisis.'

Exploring the link between childhood trauma and the pandemic

10/27/21 Minnesota Public Radio episode of Minnesota Today, 'Exploring the link between childhood trauma and the pandemic.'

The stress of the pandemic may trigger childhood trauma for many

10/27/21 Minnesota Public Radio episode of Minnesota Now, 'The stress of the pandemic may trigger childhood trauma for many.'

Intersection of historical trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences in Indigenous communities

12/15/2020: University of Minnesota Extension news story, 'Intersection of historical trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences in Indigenous communities.'

What does 'success' mean in the fight against opioid abuse?

8/10/2020: University of Minnesota Extension news story, 'What does 'success' mean in the fight against opioid abuse?'

Facing COVID-19, Aurora yoga studio moves online

4/1/20: Mesabi Daily News article written by Changemaker Leah Ryan, featuring Changemaker Jenna Dickinson, 'Facing COVID-19, Aurora yoga studio moves online'

Combating the Opioid Crisis: Duluth Campus and College of Pharmacy Team-Up for Interprofessional Naloxone Training Workshop

1/24/20: University of Minnesota Medical School story, 'Combating the Opioid Crisis: Duluth Campus and College of Pharmacy Team-Up for Interprofessional Naloxone Training Workshop'

Naloxone kits distributed to Duluth medical, pharmacy students

1/23/20: Duluth News Tribune story, 'Naloxone kits distributed to Duluth medical, pharmacy students'

Grant helps Duluth agencies fight opioid addiction through candles and jewelry

12/7/19: Duluth News Tribune story, 'Grant helps Duluth agencies fight opioid addiction through candles and jewelry'

Pharmacies in Carlton County dispensed the second-highest rate of naloxone in state

9/5/19: Duluth News Tribune story, ‘Pharmacies in Carlton County dispensed the second-highest rate of naloxone in state'

Substance abuse changemakers: community volunteers needed

6/6/19: Northern Community Radio news story, 'Substance abuse changemakers: community volunteers needed'

Close to home: Drug use in your community

4/25/19: Northern Community Radio news story, 'Close to home: Drug use in your community'

$1.5 million in grants target opioids in rural northern Minnesota

2/14/19: Duluth News Tribune story, '$1.5 million in grants target opioids in rural northern Minnesota.’

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