Illinois ADVANCE in the News Explore below to see Illinois ADVANCE featured in clinical media, podcasts, news and more! Heading link Copy link ABC 7 News May 2024 "I think there is a huge untapped therapeutic benefit of THC and CBD that we have just not explored because it's been too prohibitive," said Brianna Hudak, Associate Director of Illinois ADVANCE. IL Dept. of Public Health SIREN April 2024 IDPH issued a SIREN regarding Medication Assisted Recovery Dosing Guidance, the increased potency of illicit opioids, the potential need for higher doses of medications when treating Opioid Use Disorder, and recommended Illinois ADVANCE's services. NaRCAD Podcasts Spring 2024 Illinois ADVANCE's Dr. Chirag Rathod started off NaRCAD's podcast series discussing how medical improv shifts our approach to communication in healthcare. He also presented on this topic at the 11th Annual Conference Nov 2023. Pharmacy Times Feb 2024 Dr. Dima Cheetany of Illinois ADVANCE emphasized the evidence-based benefits of adding an SGLT2i or GLP-1 agonist for cardiovascular protection. Pharmacy Times Aug 2023 In an email interview with Pharmacy Times, Illinois ADVANCE's Dr. Tina Costianis, discussed the pharmacist's role in opioid safety through MTM. NaRCAD International Conference Nov 2023 Dr. Nerissa Caballes, Assistant Director of Academic Detailing (AD), presented to the NaRCAD community during the 11th Annual Conference. She highlighted strategies for implementing a nationwide AD program across the healthcare team. Pharmacy Podcast Network Episode 1 June 2023 Clinical pharmacists Drs. Steve Hiemenz and Chirag Rathod were featured on a podcast discussing academic detailing, opioid safety, and Illinois ADVANCE. Pharmacy Podcast Network Episode 2 Aug 2023 Continuing the conversation around academic detailing (AD) and opioid safety, Illinois ADVANCE pharmacists Mary Moody and Stephanie Cooper discussed the benefits of AD as a resource for evidence-based, non-biased, up-to-date practice recommendations. Pharmacy Podcast Network Episode 3 Oct 2023 Check out Pharmacy Podcast Network's latest podcast with pharmacist Chirag Rathod and Aaqil Khan, MHA. Illinois ADVANCE collaborated with Project OPEN and seeks to work with health systems and public health organizations to improve patient care. Best Rx June 2023 BestRx and Illinois ADVANCE worked together to build awareness of opioid-related risk evaluation and mitigation programs for pharmacies. “We are excited to continue educating pharmacists nationwide on important opioid safety..." said Mary Moody, RPhAlly April 2023 Two of Illinois ADVANCE's pharmacists, Dr. Dima Cheetany and Dr. Chirag Rathod, were featured on RPhAlly to share insights on academic detailing and our FDA REMS Opioid Education Program on 4/16/2023. RPhAlly Medical Improv Channel Dr. Chirag Rathod of Illinois ADVANCE leads improv workshops for various healthcare students and practitioners, sharing impov exercises and small-group discussions focused on various aspects of effective and clear communication. MATEC/Illinois ADVANCE Collaboration The results of our MATEC (Midwest AIDS Training+Education Center)/Illinois ADVANCE grant collaboration are in: We exceeded our goal of 15 prescribers and provided over 40 educational visits on HIV PrEP! Chicago Sun Times May 2022 Our director, Mary Moody, urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign Senate Bill 2535 into law requiring pharmacists to simultaneously offer a prescription for naloxone as they dispense opioids to patients.