The Central East ATTC is collaborating with the Black Psychiatrists of America organization to deliver a webinar that focuses on the inequities in care and treatments of vulnerable populations who are battling with addiction. During this webinar, participants will focus on gaining knowledge on the basis of addiction, patient placement criteria, and policies that impact racial justice.
• Explain the basic science of addiction and the intersection of harm reduction philosophy
• Identify researched standards of care and American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria
• Assess ASAM’s Racial Justice Policy Statement and recommendations for addiction professionals
*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Zoom platform.
Contact Hours (Certificate of Attendance): up to 1. 25 for attending the entire session.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.
Rochelle Head-Dunham MD, DFAPA, FASAM
Dr. Rochelle Head-Dunham is a graduate of Xavier University (Gamma Alpha, Fall 1980) and Tulane University School of Medicine, and is an Addiction Psychiatrist who currently serves as the Executive Director and Medical Director for Metropolitan Human Services District. Dr. Head-Dunham is an Endowed Professor at LSU, is an Associate Professor also at LSU and Adjunct Clinical Professor at Tulane. Dr. Dunham is no stranger to federal and state level service as she is a 33 year state civil service employee/ She formerly served as both, LA-OBH Assistant Secretary and Medical Director, the State Commissioner for MH and SSA Director for Addictive Disorders. Named a “Physician Champion” for the state of Louisiana, she is a thought leader and strategist on systems level change. Her visionary impact to our communities is progressive, transformative, and health justice informed.
