Jeremy Holloway PhD is Assistant Professor and Director of Geriatric Education at the University of North Dakota. The focus of his research is concentrated on the social determinants of health, specifically self-efficacy, connectedness, and resiliency of older adults. Dr. Holloway developed a curriculum focused on intergenerational programs that include growth mindset, reminiscence therapy, mindfulness, guided imagery, and S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting practices to nourish internal qualities and self-agency of older adults. These best practices for wellness & health promotion address needs related to loneliness and social isolation. Dr. Holloway is also an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially regarding Social Determinants of Health for all peoples.
15 Jun 2023 02:00PM - 03:15PM UGEC Age-Friendly ECHO - Buprenorphine for Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Settings Dr. Melissa Cheng is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah (UofU). SheDr. Melissa Cheng is an Associate Professor at the University of Utah (UofU). Shegraduated from the UofU School of Medicine in 2008. In 2003, she earned a Master ofHealth Science in International Health with an emphasis on complex humanitarianemergencies from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and a Master ofOccupational Health from the UofU in 2010. Dr. Cheng is the founder and director of theUofU Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) training program, auniversal screening program for substance use disorder. Her research interests includeevaluating the effectiveness of opioid use within the workers compensation system, andshe has presented locally and nationally on "opioids in the workplace."Dr. Cheng is board-certified in addiction medicine and practices at the University of UtahHospital Addiction Consult Service. She is also the Clinical Medical Director for ComagineHealth where she works on various projects improving the quality and access to care foropioid use disorder. |
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