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21/04/2026

Our Providing MOUD from a Trauma-Informed Perspective ECHO session is happening tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.

Our presenter, Dr. Malik Burnett, will address the topic of “Population Health and the Opioid Crisis: The Integration of Upstream and Downstream Strategies for an Effective Response.” Join the session to connect with peers dedicated to providing trauma-informed MOUD care.

To register, visit the link here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

21/04/2026

Another day, another ! Today, we are at the Mid-Atlantic Patient Safety Conference 2026.

Check out our exhibit table to learn how the MACS teams of addiction medicine specialists support providers treating patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

To connect with MACS to schedule an individualized consultation or register for an upcoming educational opportunity, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu, and visit www.marylandmacs.org.

20/04/2026

This Saturday, April 25, is National Prescription Drug ! Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., your patients can discreetly dispose of their unused or expired prescription drugs at local, convenient collection sites. Encourage your patients to visit www.DEATakeBack.com to find drop-off locations and reduce public safety risk.

Healthcare providers can also help their patients safely dispose of unused medications from HOME by requesting free, easy-to-use Deterra drug disposal pouches from MACS.

To request Deterra pouches, visit https://bit.ly/DeterraMACS. Please note that this form is for healthcare providers only and should be used to order pouches for their practices and organizations. MACS would be happy to provide them to you and your practice as supplies last.

20/04/2026

¡Este sábado, 25 de abril, es el Día Nacional de Recogida de Medicamentos Recetados ( )! Sus pacientes podrán deshacerse discretamente de sus medicamentos recetados no usados o caducados en puntos de recogida locales y cómodos desde las 10 de la mañana hasta las 2 de la tarde. Anime a sus pacientes a visitar www.DEATakeBack.com para encontrar los puntos de recogida y reducir el riesgo para la seguridad pública.

Los proveedores de atención médica también pueden ayudar a sus pacientes a desechar los medicamentos no utilizados de forma segura en sus HOGARES solicitando bolsas Deterra MACS para desechar medicamentos, que son gratuitas y fáciles de usar.

Para solicitar bolsas Deterra, visite https://bit.ly/DeterraMACS. Tenga en cuenta que este formulario es solo para proveedores de atención médica y debe utilizarse para pedir bolsas para sus consultas y organizaciones. MACS estará encantado de proporcionárselos a usted y a su consultorio cuando haya existencias.

18/04/2026

Today, we are at the Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians Pharmacology Update 2026.

Check out our exhibit table to learn how the MACS teams of addiction medicine specialists support providers treating patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

To connect with MACS to schedule an individualized consultation or register for an upcoming educational opportunity, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu, and visit www.marylandmacs.org.

16/04/2026

Our next ECHO session is coming up on Wednesday, April 22! Join our learning community focused on Providing MOUD from a Trauma-Informed Perspective.

Our presenter, Dr. Malik Burnett, will lead a session on “Population Health and the Opioid Crisis: The Integration of Upstream and Downstream Strategies for an Effective Response.” Participants can expect to learn foundational trauma concepts and connect with peers dedicated to trauma-informed MOUD care.

To register, visit the link here: https://www.marylandmacs.org/echo.

16/04/2026

On Thursday, May 14, join MACS Consultant Nicholaus Christian, MD, as he hosts a live, virtual training, “Providing SUD Care for the Unstably Housed Patient: Teaching Belonging & Connection.”

Participants can expect to learn how to recognize the drivers of substance use among people experiencing homelessness or housed in congregate settings, formulate an addiction care plan for a patient experiencing homelessness or unstable housing, and teach trainees or staff strategies to engage people with lived experience of homelessness in addiction care that enhances belonging and connection.

🔗 Register: https://macs.oasis-lms.com/URL/0514_Social.

15/04/2026

Today, our team is at the Tuerk Conference on Addiction Treatment!

Attendees can stop by our exhibit table to learn how the MACS teams of addiction medicine specialists support providers treating patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain.

Be sure to also catch MACS Consultant Marc Fishman, MD, as he hosts a workshop, "Using the OUD Cascade of Care."

To connect with MACS to schedule an individualized consultation or register for an upcoming educational opportunity, call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu, and visit www.marylandmacs.org.

14/04/2026

A new research letter published in JAMA Network Open highlights the significant geographic barriers to providing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in carceral settings, with over half of all nonfederal U.S. jails located more than 30 minutes from the nearest opioid treatment program (OTP).

Swipe to learn how travel distance acts as a major structural barrier to providing life-saving treatment for the incarcerated population.

Read the full research letter: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2847142.

Healthcare providers can access support in caring for patients with substance use disorders and chronic pain, including the initiation of MOUD for patients with opioid use disorder and in carceral settings. Call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.marylandmacs.org to learn more.

13/04/2026

You still have time to register for our upcoming live, virtual CME webinar!

Join us at noon on Monday, April 20, as MACS Medical Director and Consultant Eric Weintraub, MD, hosts "The Role of Telemedicine in Expanding Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Care in Underserved Areas."

Dr. Weintraub will discuss current state and national telemedicine regulations relating to MOUD, identify underserved areas where Tele MOUD can increase access to care and address the potential barriers impacting effective implementation.

🔗 Register here: https://macs.oasis-lms.com/URL/0420_Social.

Please note that this upcoming webinar has been rescheduled from January 27.

13/04/2026

You still can register for our maternal health ECHO session happening tomorrow from 12 to 1 p.m.

The session’s host Dr. Courtney Townsel will help expand best practices in maternal health and substance use care by focusing on “Postnatal and Long-Term Neonatal Outcomes.”

All providers, especially those working in maternal health settings, are encouraged to register here: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/macsformoms/provider-support/macs-for-moms-echo-session/.

PLEASE NOTE: No Substance Use Care for the General Practitioner ECHO is happening this month due to the 2026 Tuerk Conference.

11/04/2026

MACS and MACS for MOMs are proud to recognize the start of Black Maternal Health Week, observed from today through Friday, April 17.

is a vital time to raise awareness and take meaningful action to improve the health and well-being of Black mothers. We encourage all Maryland providers to reach out to MACS for MOMs with any questions regarding the care of pregnant and postpartum patients navigating substance use disorders or chronic pain. By working together, we can ensure more equitable and healthy pregnancy outcomes.

To connect with MACS for MOMs for an individualized consultation or to register for upcoming educational opportunities, providers in maternal healthcare settings can call 1-855-337-MACS (6227), email macs@som.umaryland.edu or visit www.macsformoms.org.

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