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Q4 ACMS Educational Series: Pain Management & Substance Use Care

Q4 ACMS Educational Series: Pain Management & Substance Use Care

When

November 3, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Event Type

Join us for this in-depth Zoom educational program designed to equip clinicians with practical, evidence-based strategies for pain management, safe opioid prescribing, substance use identification, patient-centered communication, and health equity.

This module series delivers a structured, comprehensive approach aligned with current CDC guidance and Pennsylvania-specific data, equipping clinicians with tools to improve patient outcomes while meeting regulatory and ethical standards of care.

📅:Tuesday April 7, 2026

⏰:6PM – 8PM

💻: Zoom (link available after registration)

Module 7: Health Equity in Pain Management & SUD Care

Increase awareness of racial and gender literacy in pain management and identify health disparities across the pain management and substance use disorder continuum of care. This module highlights communication strategies that support equitable outcomes and explores how thoughtful medical documentation can address social determinants of health to improve treatment accessibility and effectiveness.

Strategies for Improving Maternal and Infant Health Related to Opioid Use

Recognize the importance of evidence-based interventions to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy to optimize outcomes for both mother and infant. Examine how stigma affects access to and delivery of care for pregnant and postpartum individuals living with OUD. Identify strategies to assess opioid use disorder in pregnant and postpartum patients and provide appropriate referrals for evaluation and treatment. Review key care considerations for pregnant and postpartum individuals and infants diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS), with a focus on coordinated, compassionate, and evidence-based care across the continuum.

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