NEWS
Mature Living: Disability Rights and Resources
The NOVA ScriptsCentral team was recently featured in a Mature Living Episode interview, published by the Fairfax County. This episode explores disability resources for both older adults and adults with disabilities, as well as those who care for them. Watch the full episode here.
Over-the-Counter Naloxone – New FDA Approval
Written by the Health Quality Innovation Network: Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose since many substances are now laced with Fentanyl. Narcan can take effect 30 to 45 seconds after administering and could save a life when administered and then calling 911. Narcan is safe and will NOT cause harm if given when […]
One Pill Can Kill – Join the Campaign
Written by the Health Quality Innovation Network: Medication misuse creates many adverse outcomes, including many avoidable hospitalizations. Only safe medications come from licensed clinicians and pharmacies. With the increase of online medication ordering options, individuals can be more at risk for receiving tainted, illegal, and potentially lethal medications. Read the […]
Medication Adherence
Written by the Health Quality Innovation Network: Taking medications as prescribed or medication adherence is important for controlling chronic conditions, treating temporary conditions, and overall long-term health and well-being. Clinician Resources: Patient Resources: The items and practices below can be shared with your patients to help them increase their own medication […]
2023 Gold Rating
We earned a 2023 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards Program! This top rating highlights our organization’s dedication to providing quality care.
MHA Releases Mental Health Month Toolkit
This toolkit, comprised of fact sheets, worksheets, sample communications materials, and sample social media is designed to help aid how you support your own mental health journey, along with your community’s.
The Goldilocks Dilemma for Medication Access?
Patients face many hurdles in order to find affordable ways to get their prescription medications, especially those who take multiple medications to treat multiple medical conditions. Due to the rising cost of prescription medications, patients taking multiple drugs are more inclined to go to multiple sources to get medicines at […]
NIHCM Foundation Resource – Long COVID: What We Know
Mild to moderate COVID-19 lasts about two weeks for most people. In others, the long-term effects of COVID-19 can cause lingering health problems that last for months. While it is clear that people with certain risk factors like high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, and obesity are more likely to have […]
Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), created a message guide and other tools to support youth-serving providers and other adults in their efforts to prevent youth substance use. View more here
Announcing the New Cannabis Resource Center
The National Council for Mental Wellbeing now has a Cannabis Resource Center to help our youth navigate substance use! The Cannabis Resource Center from the Getting Candid: Framing the Conversation Around Youth Substance Use Prevention Initiative provides facts and resources to have conversations with youth about cannabis. View the resource […]