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Pitt Challenges in Managing & Preventing Pain
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CHAllenges in Managing and Preventing Pain (CHAMPP) Clinical Research Center at @pittgim.bsky.social @pittdeptofmed.bsky.social. Led by @jessicamerlinmd.bsky.social & Hailey Bulls, PhD.
Reposted by Pitt Challenges in Managing & Preventing Pain
@jessicamerlinmd.bsky.social joined @thecurbsiders.bsky.social to bust common myths and explore strategies to support patients with #ChronicPain and #OpioidUseDisorder.

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June 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
A pilot study tested Zoom-delivered Empowered Relief, a single-session pain relief skills class for chronic pain patients on opioids. Results show promise in reducing pain and improving engagement, but more research is needed to assess long-term benefits. Read more: formative.jmir.org/2025/1/e68292
Zoom-Delivered Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain: Observational Longitudinal Pilot Study Exploring Feasibility and Pain-Related Outcomes in Patients on Long-Term Opioids
Background: Patients with chronic pain on long-term opioid therapy often face barriers to accessing effective nonpharmacological treatments, including the burden of multiple sessions, lack of trained ...
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March 14, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Check out our February 2025 Newsletter, featuring a faculty spotlight, highlighting recent presentations, and new publications. Read more here: mailchi.mp/3214315a483a...
CHAMPP 2025 February Newsletter
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March 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
CHAMPP is going green! 🌿 We’re making our office more sustainable by reducing waste, saving energy, choosing eco-friendly food options, and more. Learn about the changes we’re making & how you can join us in building a greener future! 👉 bit.ly/3CAvERe #Sustainability #GoingGreen
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🌱 CHAMPP is Going Green! 🌱 Sustainability is at the heart of creating a healthier future, and CHAMPP is committed to making a difference! We’ve been working…
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February 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Congratulations to CHAMPP co-director @hwbulls on being selected as an Honorable Mention for the HEAL Director’s Trailblazer Award! Dr. Bulls was selected based on her work on TREETOP and the Survivorship Stigma project.
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
"Last week, the four largest hospice trade associations jointly sent a detailed memo of policy proposals to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which regulates the end-of-life care benefit.

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Pressure Mounts for Hospice Reform
As part of a growing national dialogue around hospice abuse, trade groups and government watchdog agencies are pushing regulators to make changes.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
CHAMPP Director Dr. Jessie Merlin has co-authored a newly published article in January's Journal of Palliative Medicine: "Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Buprenorphine." Read it at

liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/jp…
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
We'd like to offer a HUGE thank you to Alice Gao, MPH for presenting "Impacts of medical cannabis policies on index diagnosis of chronic non-cancer pain" today at CHAMPP's first Works in Progress meeting of 2023.
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Happy 2023 from CHAMPP! May this year be
joyful, productive, and safe!
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
CHAMPP wishes everyone, however you
celebrate, the best of the season.
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Today's CHAMPP Works In Progress meeting speaker was @hwbulls, who discussed her new K08 grant about reducing the impact of opioid stigma for cancer pain.
Sign up for our mailing list atif you'd like to be notified about the next WIP meeting!

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February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The TREETOP Research Center website is now live!The Tailored Retention and Engagement for Equitable Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder and Pain Research Center is funded by the National Institutes of Health and led by Drs. Jessica Merlin and Kevin Kraemer.

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February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
CHAMPP is recruiting the next generation of pain management researchers - we're looking for new faculty and fellows to join our team! To get started, go to

champp.pitt.edu/careers
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
A huge thank you to Ektha Parchuri for presenting "The Impact of Traumatic Injury on Sickle Cell Disease Outcomes: A Preliminary Analysis" at today's CHAMPP Works In Progress meeting!
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Could YOU be the newest CHAMPP faculty member or fellow?
YES YOU COULD!
Check outand get involved with pain management research!

champp.pitt.edu/careers
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Also, new CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids for pain were issued yesterday.

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CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain — United States, 2022 | MMWR
This report describes CDC’s updated clinical practice guideline for prescribing opioids for pain.
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February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
(4/4) HB 2527 amends PA’s Controlled Substance Act of 1972 to provide Good Samaritan immunity for bystander use of not just naloxone (Narcan), but all opioid reversal medicines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the present and future.

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Bill Information - House Bill 2527; Regular Session 2021-2022
This bill amends the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.0233, No.64), known as the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device And Cosmetic Act, The. Other bills that also amend the same statute are listed below.
www.legis.state.pa.us
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
(3/4) HB 1393 removes the statewide prohibition on the possession of fentanyl test strips, which until now have been classified as drug paraphernalia. Possession of these test strips will now be legal for personal use.

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Bill Information - House Bill 1393; Regular Session 2021-2022
This bill amends the act of April 14, 1972 (P.L.0233, No.64), known as the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device And Cosmetic Act, The. Other bills that also amend the same statute are listed below.
www.legis.state.pa.us
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
(2/4) SB 1152 establishes the Pennsylvania Overdose Information Network by mandating the use of the National Drug Control Policy’s ODMAP mapping tool in Pennsylvania. First responders must now report all overdose incidents into ODMAP within 24 hours.

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Bill Information - Senate Bill 1152; Regular Session 2021-2022
Interested in visiting the State Capitol? For information on visiting the Capitol Complex, please visit pacapitol.com
www.legis.state.pa.us
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Attention Citizens of Pennsylvania! Three bills you should know about were signed by Governor Wolf into law yesterday. (1/4)
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Listen to the Good Health, Better World podcast in which CHAMPP Center Investigator @drjonassaint discusses body/mind integrated care and how it can reduce health disparities.

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February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Thank you to Tae Woo (Ted) Park, MD for presenting "Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Pain" today at our CHAMPP Works in Progress seminar. Join our mailing list atto be notified about our next Works in Progress meeting!

champp.pitt.edu/contact
February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Pitt’s Center for Research on Health Care in the Department of Medicine is looking for a qualified individual to serve as project manager for one of CHAMPP's grant funded research projects.
More info/To apply:

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February 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM