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Special Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury 

by PIK

By: Megan Souter, Preventionist “Approximately one in five American adults have sustained a traumatic brain injury severe enough to result in some loss of consciousness” (Lemsky,...Learn More

COVID-19 April 2024 Newsletter

by PIK

By: Matt McGovern, MPH, CHES, LINCS COVID-19 Epidemiologist/Data Manager Welcome to March! We are heading toward the end of the fall and winter virus season. As a result, the CDC is changing...Learn More

The Trevor Project and Active Allyship 

by PIK

By: Stefanie Williams, Preventionist  Active allyship is an essential element to supporting those in the LGBTQ+ community. I’ve always considered myself an ally. However on February...Learn More

Black History Month- PIK’s Acknowledgement

by PIK

By: Nissim Hayes, Preventionist With Black history month ending, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how PIK has paid homage to this topic. During this time last year, PIK took time to...Learn More

Drug Trend Update: 2023

by PIK

Knowledge is trending… stay up-to-date regarding substances, safety practices and upcoming concerns. Our Preventionist hosted a Drug Trend Update with more than 100 attendees joining the...Learn More

Building a Just Future Together

by PIK

By: Christopher Goeke, Executive Director Back to the future.... Apart from it being my birthday, (something I’m not really acknowledging much anymore), it is the point on the calendar where...Learn More

What To Do If You Think Your Family Member Has a Substance Use Issue

by PIK

By: Pietro Lombardo, Chapter 51 Project Coordinator Substance use proves to be a very subjective occurrence for everyone. No two individuals who use substances are alike. A family member of a...Learn More

The Benefits of Family Services

by PIK

By: Christina Fagan, Recovery Centers Manager What are Family Services? Community-based services assisting and supporting loved ones as they care for friends and family struggling with...Learn More

COVID-19 December 2023 Newsletter

by PIK

By: Matt McGovern, MPH, CHES, LINCS COVID-19 Epidemiologist/Data Manager Welcome to the respiratory and holiday season, where there is typically a rise in COVID-19, influenza (flu), and...Learn More


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