Now serving both Southern and parts of Northern Nevada
Now serving both Southern and parts of Northern Nevada
A heartfelt podcast series that brings to light the challenges and triumphs of families navigating substance use during and after pregnancy. Through compelling stories, expert insights, and actionable guidance, this series aims to empower listeners with understanding, compassion, and tools for support. From personal struggles to collective resilience, each episode is designed to foster empathy, break down stigmas, and promote healing within families and communities.
Trailer: An Introduction to EMPOWERED Voices and Preview of Coming Episodes
Co-hosts Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson introduce the EMPOWERED Voices podcast and discuss topics to be covered in future episodes. Episode 1 premieres June 17, 2024.
If you live in Southern Nevada or in Reno, Carson City, Churchill County, or Lyon County in Northern Nevada, and you’re pregnant or recently had a baby and using opioids or stimulants for any reason, there is non-judgmental help available to you. No referral or insurance is required. Request Services online here or call (833) 481-7681.
EMPOWERED currently only services the above communities in Nevada. If you live outside of these areas, we encourage you to find resources in your community. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, daily 911.
EMPOWERED Voices is a podcast production of the EMPOWERED program at Roseman University College of Medicine, supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Overdose Data to Action Grant through the Southern Nevada Health District. This project has been funded by grant number NH28CE003534 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by the Southern Nevada Health District, CDC, or the U.S. Government.
Hosts
Dr. Farzad Kamyar and Amani Wilson
Executive Producers
Dr. Andria Peterson and Jason Roth
Production Assistance
Rachel Mack
Writing Assistance
Troy Stefano
Recorded at the Video Podcast Studio at Canico Media in Las Vegas, Nevada
EMPOWERED - Roseman University College of Medicine
Toll Free (833) 481-7681 | empowered@roseman.edu
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This publication was supported in whole or in part by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health Bureau of Behavioral Health, Prevention, and Wellness through funding provided by the Nevada State Opioid Response Grant awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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