Take Back the Night Tucson Resource Fair

On April 27, 2024, the RENEW Team enjoyed participating in the annual Take Back the Night Tucson Resource Fair and the 5K run/walk hosted by the University of Arizona’s Office of Public Safety and Survivor Services. The community event featured resources and awareness to support survivors of sexual assault.

In the picture: Jeri Garfield, Fiona Thomas, Abigail Martinez, and Dawn Armstrong (Founder of Think Safe).

Arizona Palooza

On May 11, 2024, the RENEW Team attended the 8^th Annual Arizona Palooza event at Gene C. Reid Park. This event provided a family-fun and friendly space for the Tucson and Pima County community to learn about resources in mental health awareness. Thank you for having us!

In the picture: Mariana Felix, Arena Haught, and Kristen Rundell (FCM Dept Chair)

MOMS event

On May 18, 2024, the RENEW Team attended the Maternal Outcomes Matter Shower (M.O.M.S) Tour for expecting and new parents at the Kino Sports Complex.  The tour focused on reducing the unacceptably high maternal mortality and morbidity rates in the U.S. The event features food, games, entertainment, and essential giveaways.

In the picture: Fiona Thomas and Jeri Garfield

Juneteenth Event 

On June 15, 2024 the RENEW Team attended the Tucson Juneteenth Festival at the Kino Sports Complex.  The event celebrated the 54^th Annual Juneteenth Festival and featured food, games, and live entertainment. We are happy to have been part of this event.  Thank you for having us! 

In the picture: Alexandra Harris, Romina Perez, and Shraddha Patel

Quincie Douglas Back to School Bash

On July 13, the RENEW Team attended the Quincie Douglas Back to School Bash at the Quincie Douglas Community Center. Community sponsors came together to offer children the opportunity to start the upcoming school year with all the supplies they need for a successful and productive year. 
 
Pictured above: Alexandra Harris, Gagana Ameneni, Arena Haught

Abrams and Banner Tabling

The RENEW Team tables at the Abrams Public Health Center and at Banner North every week to share research opportunities and resources with our community.

In the picture: Shraddha Patel and Abigail Martinez

University of Arizona Research Day 2024

On April 17, 2024, Abigail Martinez presented at the University of Arizona Research Day 2024.  The Research Day 2024 is an event for basic scientists, clinicians and trainees to share their science and explore the possibilities of interdisciplinary collaboration. 

The poster title:  Social Connectedness to Overcome Addiction and Maintain Recovery During Postpartum (SOAR): A Protocol Overview 

On April 17, 2024, Kyndall Kleinman presented at the University of Arizona Research Day 2024.  The Research Day 2024 is an event for basic scientists, clinicians and trainees to share their science and explore the possibilities of interdisciplinary collaboration. 

The poster title:  Role of Our Hormones in Bonding with Infants and New Moms (ROBIN) Study: A Novel Strategy to Break the Opioid Relapse Cycle during Postpartum 

End of ORCHID Recruitment

On May 21, 2024, the RENEW Team celebrated the end of recruitment of the ORCHID Study by painting Orchids.  Thank you to everyone on the RENEW Research Team (past and present) for recruiting over 70 pregnant people with and without opioid use disorder to participate in daily data collection through postpartum week 12.

Picture front row left to right: Arushi Chalke, Alex Harris, N/A, Jen Deschenes, and Mariana Felix

Picture back row left to right: Abigail Martinez, Kyndall Kleinman, Arena Haught, Stephanie Mallahan, Gagana Ameneni, Alicia Allen, Linnea Linde-Krieger, Shraddha Patel, and Jeri Garfield

Steps 2 STEM Summer Program

On June 28th, summer intern Brett Baumgartner presented his research poster at the Steps 2 STEM Summer Research Internship showcase. Steps 2 STEM is a 4-week research experience for high school students participating in Pima County JTED's Biotechnology or Health Care Foundations programs. 

The poster title: Studying New Ways to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Postpartum

Drs. Allen and Linde-Krieger Present Research at 'College on Problems of Drug Dependence Conference

Alicia Allen, PhD, associate professor, and Linnea Linde-Krieger, PhD, assistant professor, shared new results from their ongoing research on perinatal opioid use disorder during a symposium "Loneliness as an Important Risk Factor and Treatment Target for Opioid Use Disorder: Evidence from High-Risk Populations," at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence annual conference in Montreal, Canada on June 18.

Stephanie Mallahan Presents at 'College on Problems of Drug Dependence Conference

Stephanie Mallahan, doctoral candidate and RENEW research team staff member, presented a poster "Desires to Breastfeed and Impacts on Duration Among Birthing People With and Without Opioid Use Disorder," at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence annual conference, in Montreal, Canada on June 16.

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign observed during the month of April to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence in the United States.

The following pages provide discussion questions and related resources to utilize with youth in your community.

• Bystander Intervention
• Media Literacy

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