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Free Evidence Based Online Course on Fentanyl & Overdose Risks

A free, evidence-based online course, Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risk, has been developed in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.  The course discusses facts about fentanyl in the U.S., the increasing risk of overdose, and resources for communities to address the increasing risks. 

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 24, 2023

Drug Prevention Education Videos by Ohio Hamilton County Coroner available online.

Ohio Hamilton County Coroner, Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco, and Cincinnati DEA Resident Agent, Joe Reder, presented a drug prevention education series with Cincinnati Country Day high school students. The presentation included the latest on fentanyl, meth, and date rape drugs. The presentations were recorded and are available for viewing on YouTube. 

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 15, 2023

Drug Prevention Education Videos by Ohio Hamilton County Coroner available online.

Ohio Hamilton County Coroner, Dr. Lakshmi Sammarco, and Cincinnati DEA Resident Agent, Joe Reder, presented a drug prevention education series with Cincinnati County Day high school students. The presentation included the latest on fentanyl, meth, and date rape drugs. The presentations were recorded and are available for viewing on YouTube. 

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 15, 2023

Latina Heart Health Awareness Educational Videos

Only 1 in 3 Latinas is aware that heart disease is the #1 killer in all women.  Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in all women including new moms. It kills 1 in 3 women. More than 43% of Latinas have cardiovascular disease. On average Latinas will have

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 14, 2023

Amazon removes free grocery delivery for EBT & Medicaid Prime Members February 28th, 2023

Amazon is cutting free grocery delivery for Prime members on orders less than $150. Customers who get their groceries delivered from Amazon Fresh and pay less than $150 — will be charged between $3.95 and $9.95, depending on the order size. The changes will go into effect February 28th, 2023.

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 9, 2023

How to Change Sex Identification on Social Security Records

The social security administration has instructions on how to change the sex identification for your social security records. To change the sex identification on your Social Security record you do NOT need to provide medical or legal evidence of your sex designation. You will need to provide evidence to prove

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 7, 2023

How to Change Sex Identification on Social Security Records

The social security administration has instructions on how to change the sex identification for your social security records. To change the sex identification on your Social Security record you do NOT need to provide medical or legal evidence of your sex designation. You will need to provide evidence to prove

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 7, 2023

Sesame Street Child Development Resources Available Online

Sesame Street (dot) org has a number of developmental resources on multiple topics ranging from asthma and autism, to daily routines, dealing with divorce, traumatic experiences, and parental addiction. These resources can be helpful inside or outside of clinical settings to support children dealing with difficult circumstances. One can search

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 3, 2023

The Significance of Black History Month

This Month is Black History Month, which is officially recognized by the United States, Canada, the U.K., Ireland, and the Netherlands. Black History Month originated in the U.S., where it is also known as African-American History Month. The precursor to Black History Month was Black History Week which was first

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 1, 2023

New Social Security Gov Website

The Social Security Administration has redesigned their website to make access to online services more user-friendly. The new layout provides direct access to do things like: Check eligibility for benefits, Plan for retirement, Apply for benefits, Sign up for Medicare, Appeal a decision, and/or Check application or appeal status. They

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 27, 2023