These events were presented as live, interactive learning sessions. We offer them here to provide a sampling of the content SURGE covers. No continuing education credits are available for viewing these recordings. 

Wound Care Collaborative Panelists Sara Schultz, MD, FACP, Rachel Neuschatz, MSN, RN, and Lydia Williams, MSN, FNP-BC, CWOCN from January 8th's Webinar, Caring… Learn More
MOUD Provider Collaborative During January 31, 2024's MOUD Provider Collaborative meeting,  Megan Reed, Research Assistant Professor in the Center for Connected… Learn More
Caring for People with Xylazine-Associated Wounds: Recommendations and Lessons Learned from Wound Care Clinicians in Philadelphia Clinical Recommendations Overview for Xylazine Associated Wounds Division of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction, Philadelphia… Learn More
MOUD Provider Collaborative November 15th's MOUD Provider Collaborative meeting featured an introduction to the newest tool in the MOUD formulary: Brixadi, an FDA… Learn More
Patient-Directed Discharges: Understanding Why, and How to Help In collaboration with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, this session includes a panel of expert presenters discussing… Learn More
Perinatal Marijuana Use: Neonatal Effects and Best Practices for Screening, Education, and Treatment Program presented by: Nia Bhadra-Heintz, MD, MS, OB/GYN physician and Co-Director of the PROUD program (Perinatal Resources for… Learn More
Case Review: Infectious Disease Vaccinations in People Who Use Drugs There is an increased urgency to provide HAV/HBV vaccination and HIV/HCV screening/treatment for patients who use drugs due to their… Learn More
OAR Webinar Series #3: Buprenorphine Induction Beyond the Basics Micro-induction and how to prevent precipitated withdrawal in the age of synthetic fentanyl analogs   The Poison Control Center’s… Learn More
Treating Beyond the Surface: What Providers Need to Know About Treating Wounds Among People Who Inject Drugs Led by Dr. Sara Keely Schultz, who is an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program Director at… Learn More
OAR Webinar Series #2: Adolescent Opioid Use Disorder The Poison Control Center’s Opioid Assistance Resource (OAR) organized a 4-part virtual webinar series focusing on prescribing, family and… Learn More
Basics of Wound Care Patients who inject drugs and have injection related wounds often delay or avoid care due to fears of withdrawal or being mistreated in… Learn More
OAR Webinar Series #1: The Pediatric Impact of the Opioid Epidemic The Poison Control Center’s Opioid Assistance Resource (OAR) organized a 4-part virtual webinar series focusing on prescribing, family and… Learn More
Case Review: Medical Cannabis and OUD The use of medical cannabis or marijuana (MMJ) for patients who are living with opioid use disorder (OUD) or are in recovery have not been… Learn More
Xylazine Withdrawal Management The presence of xylazine in Philadelphia's drug supply has further complicated withdrawal management for patients. In this session, Dr.… Learn More
Wound and Skin Changes in Persons who Inject Drugs Dr. Barbara Pieper describes the different wounds and skin changes that can occur as a result of injection drug use. Her presentation is… Learn More
Cross Taper: Methadone to Buprenorphine Transitioning from methadone to buprenorphine can be complicated and uncomfortable. This case review session discusses the successful cross… Learn More
Incorporating Trauma-Informed Approaches in Substance Use Screenings Screening for prior substance use history is essential for identifying risks associated with drug use. Unfortunately, providers may not… Learn More
Developing Safety in the Patient/Provider Relationship: Integrating Trauma Informed Principles into Sexual Health Assessments Stigma continues to impact provider attitudes and patient retention/engagement. It is important that health providers and members of the… Learn More
Provider Update: Clinical Implications from National and Local Drug User Health Surveys PDPH epidemiologists Tanner Nassau and Jennifer Shinefeld discuss the 2018 National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Survey and current drug… Learn More
Second Monday Case Review: Skin and soft tissue infections and OUD Patients who use drugs are at risk of developing wounds. Incorporating harm reduction while addressing wounds can decrease ID transmission… Learn More
ID Screenings in People Who Use Drugs: Harm Reductionist Approach in Primary Care Gina Simoncini, MD, MPH discusses a case that describes the screening for infectious disease among people who use drugs. Harm reduction and… Learn More
Second Monday Case Review: Perinatal HIV and OUD Navid Roder, MD, AAHIVS discusses lessons learned around providing care for OUD for a pregnant patient. The discussion includes information… Learn More
Xylazine in Philly’s Drug Supply: Provider Update and Panel Discussion Xylazine’s role in fatal overdose and adverse health outcomes are raising concerns for health providers who care for people who use drugs.… Learn More
Incorporating Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine into your MAT Practice Part 2 Kara Cohen, CRNP offers additional practical insights into incorporating Long Acting Injectable buprenorphine into your practice. Learn More
PDPH’s Response to the Illicit Drug Crisis in Philadelphia Kendra Viner, PhD, MPH, former Director of Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction (SUPHR) Division of the Philadelphia Department of… Learn More
Second Monday Case Review: Sexual Health and OUD Lara Carson Weinstein, MD, MPH, DrPH describes a patient case in which disclosure of health behaviors impacts provider decision making.… Learn More
Incorporating Long Acting Injectable Buprenorphine into your MAT Practice Part 1 Kara Cohen, CRNP describes her experience using Long Acting Injectable (LAI) buprenorphine with patients. This presentation includes… Learn More