Overdose Awareness Day: A Moment to Reflect and Act
August 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, a vital moment to raise awareness about the devastating impact of overdose on individuals, families, and communities. As a company dedicated to mitigating controlled substance risks, axialHealthcare recognizes the importance of this day in our ongoing mission to support patients and providers in addressing controlled substance use responsibly. […]
Managing Summer Injuries: Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Relief
With summer in full swing, we are likely to see an increase in acute injuries and emergency department visits. One of the most common reasons for seasonal acute pain is orthopedic injuries. When treating these injuries, it is important to keep in mind that while opioids can be appropriate to treat certain instances of severe […]
Every Day is Drug Take-Back Day
As you know, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is an important event that happens twice a year in efforts to reduce availability of unused medication. The next community event is April 27, 2024. The DEA emphasizes a new approach to the concept by starting the 2024 Every Day is Drug Take-back Day initiative. This ongoing opportunity encourages […]
Access to Opioid Reversal Medication
For patients who require opioids to manage their pain, having a life-saving opioid reversal medication on hand is imperative for mitigating the effects of respiratory depression. According to recent data from the Drug Overdose Death Rates | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), while overdose deaths involving illicit opioids are increasing, overdose deaths involving prescription […]
Meeting the Challenge of Chronic Pain Management in an Ever-Evolving Opioid Epidemic
Enrolling now! Introducing the Gather-ed Chronic Pain Management CME Program: “Meeting the Challenge of Chronic Pain Management in an Ever-Evolving Opioid Epidemic: 2023.” 🩺📚 We are excited to have our Physician Associates and axialHealthcare Clinical Liaisons, Amanda Novak, MPAS, PA-C and Carrie Knaus, MPAS, PA-C, offer an accredited CME opportunity. Both of these providers have worked […]
October is National ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD Awareness: The Importance of Early and Appropriate Diagnosis, Holistic Treatment, and Access to Education and Services Since 2004, October has been recognized as National ADHD Awareness Month and is an opportunity to raise awareness and support for people who are affected by ADHD. In the United States, an estimated 8.4% of children and 2.5% […]
Celebrate National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month National Recovery Month was started in 1989 and is observed each September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrate the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and recognize the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery possible. At axialHealthcare, we honor and celebrate those […]