Opioid Epidemic

Quote from Dr. Barish

“The opioid epidemic is pervasive and solutions must be multi-faceted. As Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, I welcome the opportunity to bring together experts on this issue – both from a policy, clinical and research perspective – to engage in discussions regarding how UI Health can contribute to solutions to this nationwide problem. By working together, at all levels of government, we will help ensure that UI Health and its regional campuses develop a cohesive and strategic approach.”

Dr. Robert Barish, MD, MBA | Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs

Getting Help

Help is available to students, staff and the UIC community impacted by opioid misuse.
Naloxone Resources

Naloxone is a prescription medication that can block or reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
UI Health Provider Resources

Learn more about several opioid related resources and trainings for healthcare providers and administration.
Opioid Task Force

An interprofessional task force was developed at UIC in late 2018.
Opioid Repository

The Task Force has created a central repository highlighting opioid related projects and expertise at UIC.
Funding

Opportunities with the NIH HEAL Initiative.

Opioid Project and Research Highlights at UI Health

Opioid use among kidney disease patients

UIC received $2.8 million in funding from the National Institutes of Health to investigate non opioid pain management.
An opioid alternative

Physical therapy at UI Health - An opioid alternative.
Reducing deaths from opioid overdoses

Dr. Schwartz is at the forefront of research related to the opioid epidemic in Illinois.

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

Opioid Epidemic

Quote from Dr. Barish

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Opioid Project and Research Highlights at UI Health