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Sharon Militello

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As communications director, Sharon Militello is responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the association website and social media pages; editing and preparation of communications; preparing and running webcasts; cultivating media relations; and maintaining relationships with technology support vendors.

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
WOL855 – Where Did All the Meth Come From? Strategies and Tactics for Managing the Next Drug Epidemic

Training fee: Free to attend, $25 for attendance and CEs/certificate
Instructor: Mark G. Fuller, MD, FACP, FASAM

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Along with the alarming number of annual drug overdose deaths, methamphetamine – related ones have increased by 300%. The recent penetration of methamphetamines into all sectors of the population has resulted in an unprecedented number of overdoses and demand for treatment. Methamphetamine is an addictive and potent central nervous system stimulant with powerful effects on the human mind. Unlike opioids and alcohol, methamphetamine use disorder has no FDA approved pharmacologic treatment. And, as individuals suffering from this disorder flood into treatment settings, many clinicians find themselves unprepared to implement effective treatment strategies. This workshop will address the factors behind the current epidemic while identifying the most effective treatment and policy strategies for addressing this crisis.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  •  Define the key contributors to the current wave of methamphetamine use in the U.S.
  • Compare and contrast the various clinical interventions for effectively addressing stimulant use disorder.
  • Assess the effectiveness of current drug policy for this epidemic.

CE Credits:
CPRP-2; LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-2; NBCC-2; PA Act48-2; IACET-.2

Upcoming Webinar from Our Member, Qualifacts

Data That Drives Growth: A Long-Term EHR Strategy Built for Scale
Date: Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm CST
Featuring: KindMind Behavioral Health & Qualifacts

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Scaling a behavioral health organization requires more than adding clinicians or opening new locations. It requires operational consistency, visibility, and systems that can support growth as complexity increases.

In this session, hear directly from Michael Nadhir, CEO of KindMind Behavioral Health, as he shares his experience growing a small, single-service practice into a multi‑location behavioral health organization. Through a candid conversation, Michael will walk through the key decisions that shaped KindMind’s growth journey, including the shift away from manual processes and the creation of an operational foundation designed to support long-term expansion.

Michael will be joined by Ashley Denney, Vice President of Product Management at Qualifacts, who brings a product leadership perspective that helps frame the discussion and connect real-world operational challenges to the technology strategy required to scale with confidence.

Rather than focusing on software features, this webinar centers on the business realities of growth, including maintaining consistent workflows across locations, preserving operational control as organizations evolve, and aligning technology decisions with long-term goals.

Designed for behavioral health leaders and operators, this session offers a practical, experience-driven look at what it takes to build a scalable organization prepared for what’s next.

In this webinar, we will:

  • Explore the operational challenges that emerge as behavioral health organizations grow across locations
  • Discuss how consistent workflows and visibility support sustainable expansion
  • Examine the role of long-term EHR strategy in maintaining control as complexity increases
  • Share lessons learned from a real-world growth journey, grounded in business and operational experience

Featured Speakers

  • Michael Nadhir | CEO, KindMind Behavioral Health
  • Ashley Denney | Vice President, Product Management, Qualifacts

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Press release by McAuley Ministries: Published February 26, 2026

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PITTSBURGH (February 26, 2026) – McAuley Ministries, Pittsburgh Mercy’s grant-making foundation, awarded 29 grants totaling over $2 million. The grants help fund capacity building, education, empowerment, essential needs & social services, legacy programs, and whole-person health initiatives in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, Uptown, and West Oakland communities, its three focus neighborhoods, collectively referred to as the Mercy Corridor.