Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine - WISAM

| WISAM Open Exchange |

Registration is open for the July 29th Open Exchange featuring Dr. Ritu Bhatnagar. If you are interested in attending, please register on our website in order to obtain the Zoom details.

For more information, visit: https://wisconsinsocietyofaddictionmedicine.wildapricot.org/event-5805493

Full schedule: https://www.wisam-asam.org/OpenExchange

Registration is now open!

The 2024 WISAM Annual Conference will be held on September 26-27, 2024 at the Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center located in Oshkosh, WI. We look forward to seeing you there!

This year's conference is themed "Bridges to Healing: Integrating Science, Compassion, and Community in Addiction Care."

Register Here: https://wisconsinsocietyofaddictionmedicine.wildapricot.org/event-5676310
More information on the conference here: https://wisconsinsocietyofaddictionmedicine.wildapricot.org/2024-Annual-Conference

| WISAM Open Exchange |

Registration is open for the June 3rd Open Exchange featuring Dr. Hillary Tamar. If you are interested in attending, please register on our website in order to obtain the Zoom details.

For more information, visit: https://www.wisam-asam.org/event-5743350

Full schedule: https://www.wisam-asam.org/OpenExchange

Join the Wisconsin Good Samaritan Coalition for a debrief on this year's legislative session.

For the invite and updates, visit https://lnkd.in/gyAvacV9

Join us for the Buprenorphine from the Emergency Department: Basics and Beyond webinar and earn up to 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (CST)

Speakers:
- Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
- Ezra Lyon, MD
- Ritu Bhatnagar, MD, MPH, as Moderator

Click Here to Register: https://wisconsinsocietyofaddictionmedicine.wildapricot.org/event-5665210

Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your expertise, insights, and experiences with fellow professionals in the field of addiction care. We welcome submissions from all backgrounds and disciplines dedicated to advancing addiction care.

WISAM invites you to submit a presentation abstract for the 2024 Annual Conference to be held September 26-27 in in Oshkosh, WI.

To submit and for more information, please visit: https://wisconsinsocietyofaddictionmedicine.wildapricot.org/page-1075413

More than 105k American lives were lost to drug overdose in 2022. On this International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we’ve lost from drug overdose, encourage substance use disorder support and recovery and continue the fight to end overdose by sharing prevention strategies. Learn more about how to stop overdose and save lives: https://www.cdc.gov/stopoverdose/index.html

| WISAM 2023 Annual Conference |

Interested in presenting your poster to a wide audience that will appreciate your efforts? Share your poster presentation at the WISAM 2023 Annual Conference. Posters will be highlighted on Friday, October 20.

If you are interested in submitting a poster, please click here: https://form.jotform.com/232074221414140

For more information, visit: https://www.wisam-asam.org/2023-Annual-Conference

State Med Board approves new opioid CME, chaperone rules

The State of Wisconsin's Medical Examining Board (MEB) gave final approval to two administrative rules at its monthly meeting on August 16. One is the culmination of a multi-year exploration into establishing chaperone requirements; the other modifies current rules for physicians' continuing medical education (CME) responsibilities.

Read more: www.wisam-asam.org/News/13243580
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| WISAM Open Exchange |

Registration is open for the August Open Exchange featuring Dr. Galbis-Reig. If you are interested in attending, please register on our website in order to obtain the Zoom details. For more information, visit: https://www.wisam-asam.org/event-5385917

Full schedule: https://www.wisam-asam.org/OpenExchange

| WISAM 2023 Annual Conference |

Calling all Artists in Recovery! Interested in showcasing your artwork to a wide audience that will appreciate your efforts? Share your talents at a meaningful display of artistic expressions at the WISAM 2023 Annual Conference Reception.

If you are interested in submitting a piece of artwork for the reception exhibit, please click here: https://form.jotform.com/231946504811051

For more information, visit: https://www.wisam-asam.org/2023-Annual-Conference

WISAM is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board members are elected and serve a two year term. Board members develop and manage the affairs of WISAM and are supported by committee chairs and staff. Positions include President-Elec, Treasurer, Secretary, Director at Large and Early Career Physician Director.

Nominate: https://form.jotform.com/231834707258158

Submissions Due August 13!

| WISAM Open Exchange |

Were you unable to attend the July Open Exchange featuring Dr. Erin Trost? No worries! We have the recording now available on our website: https://www.wisam-asam.org/OpenExchange

Last chance to register and save $25 on your conference registration!

| WISAM 2023 Annual Conference |

Register by July 31 to receive $25 off your registration rate!

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.wisam-asam.org/2023-Annual-Conference

988 Wisconsin Lifeline Marks First Anniversary - Wisconsin Department of Health Services

Wisconsinites can call, text, and chat for free, 24/7 mental health and substance use support

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988 Wisconsin Lifeline Marks First Anniversary The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today is recognizing the positive impact the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline has had in the year since the service began taking calls, texts, and online chats. From July 2022 through June 2023, the 988 Wisconsin Lifeline received 91,834 contacts for mental he...

| WISAM 2023 Annual Conference |

Register by July 31 to receive $25 off your registration rate!

Visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.wisam-asam.org/2023-Annual-Conference

Nominations are being accepted for the WISAM Board of Director officers and director at-large to serve a two-year term beginning after the Fall Conference in October 2023.

Open positions include:
• President-Elect
• Treasurer
• Secretary
• Director-at-Large
• Early Career Physician (ECP) Director

For more information, visit: https://www.wisam-asam.org/News/13224240

| WISAM Open Exchange |

Registration is open for the July Open Exchange featuring Dr. Trost. If you are interested in attending, please register on our website in order to obtain the Zoom details. For more information, visit: https://www.wisam-asam.org/event-5323965

Doctor Day 2023 was already two weeks ago! And what a success it was with over 300 registered attendees. AMA President, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, joined us as the keynote presenter and physicians met with the legislators to discuss Doctor Day's priority issues which included; APRN Legislation and Extended Medicaid Coverage for New Moms.

Just a reminder, you can view WISAM's position paper here: https://www.widoctorday.org/postionpapers

Last chance to register for Wisconsin Doctor Day 2023! We hope to see you on Thursday, June 15 in Madison, WI. WISAM is a proud sponsor the event, and for more information on sponsors, visit: https://www.widoctorday.org/postionpapers

This event is free, but registration is required. Not yet signed up? Visit: https://badgerbay.co/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1710513&group= to register today!

| WISAM 2023 Annual Conference |

Registration is now open for the 2023 Annual Conference hosted by WISAM. Please visit our website for more information and to register: https://www.wisam-asam.org/2023-Annual-Conference

Wisconsin Society of Addiction Medicine - WISAM updated their address.

Do you have novel ideas or concepts in the field of addiction medicine? WISAM invites you to submit a presentation abstract for the 2023 Annual Conference to be held October 19-20 in Wisconsin Dells, WI. To submit, please visit: https://form.jotform.com/230235322918148

| WISAM Annual Conference |

Hotel deadlines are fast approaching this month. Make sure you register to attend the conference and book your hotel rooms ASAP. For more information, visit our website: http://wisam-asam.com/2022-Annual-Conference

Join us tonight! Members encouraged and non-members welcome.

Discussion Topic: Acute Pain Management for Individuals on Suboxone
Lead by: Melissa Milne, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, CARN-AP

For more information and to receive access to join: http://wisam-asam.com/event-4910421

| WISAM Annual Conference |

Register today in order to use the early bird discount of $25.00 off. We look forward to having you join us on October 13-14 at the Pyle Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Visit our website: http://wisam-asam.com/2022-Annual-Conference in order to register, view the schedule, learn more about our presenters and more.

** Early Bird Registration Pricing Ends EOD Friday, August 19 **

Only two weeks away - our last WISAM Open Exchange of the year. We hope you join us if you are interested in our topic: Acute Pain Management for Individuals on Suboxone.

Contact our office with any questions!

Visit our website: http://wisam-asam.com/event-4910421

Have you viewed our vendor prospectus yet? WISAM leaders are excited to share Thursday, October 13 with our industry friends as we welcome back our in-person attendees for the WISAM 2022 Annual Conference.

Register here: http://wisam-asam.com/event-4840728

Full conference information: http://wisam-asam.com/2022-Annual-Conference

| WISAM Open Exchange |

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for WISAM's last Open Exchange for 2022!

Topic: Acute Pain Management for Individuals on Suboxone
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM (central)

We host this virtual series for discussion on issues affecting one's practice, patient care or the overall addiction medicine landscape. The calls serve as an open forum for members and non-members alike to informally interact with WISAM leaders.

Please feel free to share this opportunity with others who may be interested in attending and contact our office with any questions.

For more information, visit: http://wisam-asam.com/event-4910421

WISAM 2022 Annual Conference

Registration is open and the early bird discount is available until August 19. For more information and to register, visit our website: http://wisam-asam.com/2022-Annual-Conference