PhARM Program

Loved connecting with the Longhorn Harm Reduction Coalition at UT Austin🤘The TEACH OUD team shared real-world tools to expand access to life-saving OUD treatment & the energy in the room was powerful. Grateful for this next generation of public health leaders! #utaustin #tx

TEACH OUD was honored to present at the Travis County Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, joining leaders across criminal justice, mental health, and social services to advance coordinated, compassionate responses to substance use disorder. #atx

Carrying naloxone is an expression of love! This helps ensure that lifesaving care is within reach for those experiencing an opioid overdose 💘 #lovesaveslives #carrynaloxone #atx

On #NationalWomenPhysiciansDay we honor the women whose leadership & advocacy strengthen healthcare nationwide. Observed on the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman MD in the U.S., this day celebrates progress driven by those who challenge norms and expand access.

@CentralHealthTX naloxone boxes are live across Travis Co! We're providing no-cost safety and response training for teams that's focused on overdose recognition, naloxone use, and practical guidance to help staff feel prepared and in real-world situations. bit.ly/TEACHOUDrequest

Today we’re celebrating pharmacists who show up every day with empathy, expertise, and heart—serving their communities, advocating for patients, and making care more accessible for all. Thank you for the trust you build, the questions you answer, and the lives you impact.

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Deepika Rao as our new Affiliate Member of the PhARM Program! Dr. Rao joins us as a new faculty member - bringing deep expertise, fresh perspective, and a shared commitment to evidence-based substance use disorder treatment. 🫶

We’re hiring a Work-Study Student Assistant for Marketing & Communications with the PhARM Program - and it’s FULLY REMOTE! 💻📷 Gain hands-on experience in content creation and digital outreach while supporting meaningful work. Apply now on Workday (UT students only)!

During this time of year, we’re reminded to appreciate moments of connection that help people feel supported & cared for. We’re grateful for the providers, partners & community members who show up with empathy, listen with intention & walk alongside each person’s journey. 💞

Kindness strengthens EVERY interaction — with patients, colleagues, and our community. This World Kindness Day, let’s continue showing up with empathy and respect for everyone we serve. 🌿

Please join us in welcoming two new faces to the "PhARM Phamily" - Kiyoung Kim, PhD, MPH joins as Data Analyst, and Sophia Rhoades, MSc as Curricular Development and Implementation Associate! ✨

Our TEACH OUD team joined the Black Men’s Health Clinic and Central Health to exchange strategies and strengthen support for individuals with OUD in our community. Real progress happens through collaboration! 💡#atx

Help us give a warm welcome to our new Graduate Research Assistants, Abolfazl Sadeghi, PharmD, HTA, MSc, and Parasto Mousavi, PharmD!  We’re thrilled to see the impactful research you’ll contribute to our program and the community. #welcometotheteam #atx

We’re still smiling from #recoveryinthepark last Saturday! The day was full of meaningful conversations, resource sharing, and powerful stories that reminded us why we do this work. We're beyond proud to be part of such a strong and inspiring community ❤️‍🔥

Our academic detailer, Daniel, recently partnered with the Austin Resource Center for the Homeless to provide opioid safety training. Sessions empower frontline professionals with the tools they need to save lives. Together, we’re building stronger support for our community 🌟

Showed up, spoke up, and rocked out together 💜 Honored to join the Texas Harm Reduction Alliance and represent TEACH OUD for Overdose Awareness Day. Every story matters, and every life matters.

Overdose Awareness Week reminds us that remembrance must move hand in hand with action. It’s a time to champion risk reduction, challenge stigma, and commit to creating a future where every person’s life is treated with dignity and worth.

PhARM director, Dr. Tyler Varisco, contributed to the American Hospital Association’s Bridge to Care resource, which aims to connect and retain patients with opioid or stimulant use disorder in care across healthcare settings. 📖 Read the full resource: aha.org/oud-stud

Members of PhARM and LAITS spent the day with Corazon Ministries, a nonprofit organization that serves San Antonio’s community members who are unhoused, at risk of becoming unhoused, or simply in need of daytime respite. 🎥 Video coming soon!

The wait is over! Fresh, FREE CE courses from the Texas Opioid Training Initiative (TXOTI) are now live 🎉 We’ve built cutting-edge content for health pros who want to stay sharp on the latest in SUD response. 👉 Dive in: bit.ly/4jK8xmA