Language: English

3:30 – 4:45 PM: Workshop 1A: From Data to Dialogue: An Interactive Mock Overdose Fatality Review Using Aggregate Data

Lisa Worden, Public Health Analyst – NY, CDC Foundation, Overdose Response Strategy
James Hawley, Drug Intelligence Officer – NY, NY/NJ HIDTA, Overdose Response Strategy
Katherine Reynolds, CRPA, CARC, CASAC, ICFRC, Founder & Recovery Coach, Wayfinder Recovery
Shanna Siegel, RN, BSN, Supervising Public Health Educator, Public Information Officer, Putnam County Department of Health

2:30 – 3:20 PM: Launching Local Overdose Fatality Reviews: Why Mock Reviews Are a Powerful First Step – Hybrid

Lisa Worden, Public Health Analyst – NY, CDC Foundation, Overdose Response Strategy
James Hawley, Drug Intelligence Officer – NY, NY/NJ HIDTA, Overdose Response Strategy
Linda L. Beers, Public Health Director, Essex County Health Department
Shanna Siegel, RN, BSN, Supervising Public Health Educator, Public Information Officer, Putnam County Department of Health
Meghan Tice, Epidemiologist, Oswego County Health Department

1:35 – 2:25 PM: Breakout 1C: Creating a Queer and Trans Connection Network: Peer-Led Mental Health Support as a Means of Harm Reduction in Rural LGBTQ+ Communities

Toby Boris-Schacter, BA, Youth Coordinator, Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition

1:35 – 2:25 PM: Breakout 1B: Leveraging Interactive Mapping to Expand Community Access to Naloxone and Harm Reduction Servies

Dayquan Crandell, BA, Epidemiologist, Orange County Department of Health

1:35 – 2:25 PM: Breakout 1A: Responding to Current Overdose Trends Utilizing Detect to Protect Campaign and Application of Overdose Data

Angela Dieter, Director of Harm Reduction, Erie County Department of Health
Marilyn Lenus, RN, OFR Coordinator, RN, Erie County Department of Health
Jason Meurlin, Data Analyst, Erie County Department of Health

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Breaking Down Silos: Harm Reduction, Mental Health & Co-Occurring Care Across Systems

Tracie M. Gardner, Executive Director, National Black Harm Reduction Network
Stephanie Marquesano, JD, Founder and President, The Harris Project, Inc.
Lauren Johnson, MA, CASAC-M, Dual Recovery Coordinator, Putnam County Department of Mental Health

08.12.2025 Family Health Committee Notes

AI Resource Guide Last Revised: October 14, 2025
Published: August 28, 2025

As AI tools become more accessible and increasingly relevant to public health practice, it is important for LHDs to understand both the opportunities and the ethical, legal, and practical considerations of integrating these technologies. With workforce shortages continuing to challenge public health capacity, AI offers promising ways to reduce administrative burdens, streamline workflows, and enhance staff capacity for service delivery.

This guide is designed to help LHDs begin exploring how AI can support their work. It is not an exhaustive catalog of tools, but rather a living resource that will be updated as new platforms, technologies, and learning materials become available.

If you find inactive links or have suggestions for additional resources, please reach out to Molly Fleming at [email protected].

08.19.2025 Emerging Issues Committee Minutes August 19, 2025