In collaboration with the Westchester County Department of Health, #NYMC School of Medicine students are trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of an opioid or heroin #overdose and learn how to administer #Narcan. #OpioidGME #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic #NYMCSOM ________________________ From the @AAMCtoday - Join us today in support of expanded access to care for those patients impacted by the opioid epidemic. We’re urging Congress to pass the Opioid Workforce Act, which would increase funding to train addiction medicine, addiction psychiatry, and pain medicine physicians. #OpioidGME #AAMC
It’s a germy world. As we head into cold and flu season, good hand hygiene is key. So in recognition of National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 2 – December 8), Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president of government affairs, and a pediatrician and public health expert, has shared his top tips for proper hand hygiene. Is there a correct way to wash your hands? Make sure to wash all surfaces, creating a good lather, then rinse thoroughly. Physical scrubbing is important, as is spending enough time (at least 20 seconds) on the task at hand. Air dry or towel dry? Paper towels are your best option because the act of drying with a towel helps remove germs. Soap or hand sanitizer? Soap and water is always best; however, sanitizer is a good option when you don’t have access to a sink. Hot or cold water? According to the Food and Drug Administration, when it comes to getting rid of bacteria there is no benefit to using hot water versus lukewarm or cold water. That’s because hot water comfortable enough for washing hands is not hot enough to kill bacteria. What if you have neither soap or sanitizer? Be prepared! Carry some wet wipes when you travel or anytime you think the need will arise. #NYMC #NYMCSHSP #hand #hygiene #Handwashing #Awareness #publichealth
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