September 20, 2021
A Weekly Newsletter for Faculty and Staff of the University of Kentucky College of Public Health
News & Events
REMINDER! UK@Work Survey September 13-24
As of Friday, September 17th, we're at 30% participation. Don't forget to complete your survey by Friday the 24th.

The Office of Work-Life and the division of Human Resources are facilitating the bi-annual UK@Work survey beginning today. The survey will be available through Friday, September 24.

Employees will receive an email from UKatWork@willistowerswatson.com today (Monday the 13th of September). That email will contain a link to the survey. This link will be unique to you, so please do not forward it to someone else. It's also important to note that your responses to the survey will be kept confidential.

This survey is a vital part of the university's efforts to improve the culture and needs of the campus, from the whole of the university to the colleges, divisions, and departments.
Report Finds Technical Assistance Varies Among Recovery Housing Operators
Recovery support services, such as recovery housing, assist individuals with substance use disorder by increasing their access to social support, employment services, and systems of care. Yet little is known about the technical assistance needs of recovery housing operators. A new report though shows technical assistance (TA) is needed but the type of assistance varies by recovery housing type.

Please read more on the report on KIPRC's website.
QPR Training During Suicide Prevention Month
KIPRC will host a QPR training for suicide prevention on September 22nd, from 1-3pm. Learn the three steps to help someone struggling with thoughts of suicide. The training is sponsored by the Kentucky Safety Prevention and Alignment Network (KSPAN).

For more information about the trainings and to register, please visit the website here.
17th Annual TCOM Conference to Take Place October 6-8
The Center for Innovation in Population Health will be involved in an international event, the 17th Annual TCOM Conference. We would like to officially invite you to attend this fully virtual conference, which will take place October 6 – 8, 2021.

This conference is centered on TCOM (Transformational Collaborative Outcomes Management), which is a conceptual framework for managing systems, organizations, and programs whose mission is to help people change their lives is some important way. This was developed by our own IPH Center Director, Dr. John Lyons

All University of Kentucky staff and faculty are able to receive access to this event at a discounted rate. Currently at $180, you would be able to attend the event for $72.00 (60% discount). You may use the following discount code to purchase your ticket for the 3-Day event: UKSTAFFGMTESK
UKHealthcare CECentral certifies this event for 16 hours of general* continuing education credits: www.cecentral.com/live/20883

We look forward to your attendance for the 17th Annual TCOM Conference, October 6–8, 2021.
 
Quick Hits from UKNow
Research & Reports
Adam J. Dugan, PhD, David W. Fardo, PhD, Yuriko Katsumata, PhD, and Lincoln M. P. Shade (Graduate Research Assistant), all from the Biostatistics department, are co-authors on "Analysis of genes (TMEM106B, GRN, ABCC9, KCNMB2, and APOE) implicated in risk for LATE-NC and hippocampal sclerosis provides pathogenetic insights: a retrospective genetic association study". Other co-authors in include Peter T. Nelson (Sanders-Brown Center on Aging), Merilee A. Teylan (University of Washington), et al.
Svetla Slavova, PhD (KIPRIC, Biostatistics), Dana Quesinberry, DrPH (KIPRIC, Health Management and Policy), Sarah Hargrove, MS (KIPRC), and Candace Brancato, MS (Biostatistics), are co-authors on "Trends in Drug Overdose Mortality Rates in Kentucky, 2019-2020)". Other authors include Peter Rock (Center for Clinical and Translational Science), Patricia R. Freeman (Pharmacy Practice and Science), and Sharon L. Walsh (College of Medicine).
Rachel Vickers-Smith, PhD (Epidemiology), is a co-author on "Analysis of genetic and clinical factors associated with buprenorphine response". Other co-authors include Richard C. Crist (University of Pennsylvania), Rachel L. Kember (University of Pennsylvania), Christopher T. Rentsch (US Department of Veterans Affairs), et al.