PARCKA
@parcka.bsky.social
The University of Utah's Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) promotes and provides addiction related research, clinical care, knowledge and advocacy locally and nationally.
✨ AHSR 2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Join Sharon Reif, PhD, for an interactive discussion on how changing policies and real-world conditions impact addiction health services research, and strategies for conducting meaningful research in a rapidly evolving environment. 🌟 #AHSR2026 #HealthServicesResearch
When you visit #SLC for #AHSR2026 don’t skip these local favorites! 🛍️🌳🏙️ #visitslc #researchconference
Congratulations to Talia Benheim, a Brown University PhD candidate whose work focuses on improving care transitions and post-acute care access for Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder and enhancing care for older adults with complex conditions. 🏆
Our PARCKA tomato plants are flourishing, and it’s been rewarding to watch their progress throughout the season. A great reminder that with care, consistency, and a little patience, growth happens. #PARCKA #tomatoplants🍅 #community
✨ AHSR 2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Framework for Improving Policy Evaluations of the Opioid Crisis #AHSR2026 #OpioidPolicy #AddictionScience #PublicHealthResearch #AddictionMedicine
Coming to #SLC for #AHSR2026 ? Be sure to add these two local favorites to your itinerary! 🍽️🦖 #visitslc #researchconference
Join us on September 2nd for our first episode after a long break! #LTAD #parcka #staytuned 🎙️
🚨TOMORROW!!🚨 Please join Dr. Hohmeier & Dr. Barenie for a deep dive into PharmValue and the future of pharmacist-managed buprenorphine in community pharmacies. If you’re interested in expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment, save the Zoom ID and don’t be late! August 11 1:00-2:00 PM
✨ AHSR 2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Substance Use Trends and Recovery Strategies for Adolescents and Young Adults #AHSR2026 #YouthRecovery #AdolescentHealth #BehavioralHealth
A fresh look for a new chapter. 🎙️✨ Same mission, fresh identity, and plenty of great conversations still to come. What do you think of the new logo? 😌
Research findings from the #PARCKA retreat: • Team spirit was high 📈 • Competitive energy was higher 📈📈 • Fun exceeded expectations 📈📈📈 I’d call that a success! Thanks to everyone who brought the energy and collaboration! ☺️💕 #gameshowbattlerooms #teambuilding
🚨FINAL CALL for #ahsr2026 late breaking abstracts!! Don’t miss this opportunity to put your research in the spotlight! ⏰ Keep an eye out for workshop announcements and get excited for AHSR 2026 🥳 see you in October!!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! 🤩 Please join John Roll, Ph.D. for an engaging overview of Contingency Management (CM)—one of the most effective yet underutilized treatments for substance use disorders. Save the Zoom ID and don't be late!
#PARCKA will be closed on July 24th in observance of Pioneer Day. We will reopen on Monday the 27th. We hope you have an awesome weekend! Happy 24th! 🤠🥧
Today the PARCKA team traded meetings for collaboration and a little friendly competition. Stay tuned for highlights from our team retreat! 🥳🎲
Please join Dr. Hohmeier & Dr. Barenie for a deep dive into PharmValue (CTN-0151) and the future of pharmacist-managed buprenorphine in community pharmacies. If you’re interested in expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment, save the Zoom ID and don’t be late!
✨AHSR WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT✨ Here's a sneak peek at one of the 16 workshops happening October 5–7: 📈 IMPLEMENTING STAGGERED DIFFERENCE-IN-DIFFERENCES IN R Led by Stephan Lindner, Ph.D., and Kyle Hart, M.S. 🎟️ Register now medicine.utah.edu/internal-med...
New #PublicationHighlight One size doesn't fit all when it comes to chronic disease self-management. This new scoping review protocol will examine how the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) has been adapted for diverse clinical and cultural populations. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42150822/
The documentary reveals shocking footage of us trying to find one hour on both of our calendars. 🎙️📅 Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West is finally back on Aug. 5th 🙌 #ltad #parcka #spotify #applepodcasts
💡 Curious about the connection between alcohol, tobacco, and cancer? Join us Thursday, 7/23, from 6–7 PM at Sprague Library in Sugar House for a thoughtful discussion about lifestyle choices and cancer prevention. 🌿
Thank you to all who joined the PARCKA Investigators Roundtable! We're proud to connect and collaborate with researchers across campus. Learn more: uofumedicine.org/parcka #PARCKA #HealthcareResearch
The #AHSR2026 Late-Breaking Abstract deadline is approaching. Submit by July 31! tinyurl.com/ahsr2026
New #PublicationHighlight 📄 This study found that weekly extended-release buprenorphine was associated with higher rates of illicit opioid abstinence during pregnancy and fewer serious adverse events than sublingual buprenorphine. Read it here 👀 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41837971/
The more we know, the better we can support our communities. Listen to the #PARCKA Podcast! Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West is where we have conversations on substance use, recovery, mental health, and the latest research. We’re on Apple Podcasts and Spotify🔬 🎧 🧠 📝
Big shoutout to Adam Gordon for growing these starter plants and sending them home with the team. Here's to a summer full of tomatoes! 🍅 Check back with us later to see how much they’ve grown! Perhaps we’ll have some kind of prize for the biggest plant?🌱
Rana Jawish is making an impact! 🌟 She has been awarded a K23 grant from NIDA for advancing research to improve care for pregnant individuals with methamphetamine use disorder. 📊👏 This award recognizes exceptional potential to lead innovative, independent research in the field. @uofuhmhi.bsky.social
We will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Monday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!❤️🤍💙
