Nichole Nidey Works To Change Stigma To Support

Dec 16

Nichole Nidey, assistant professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, focuses her research on pregnant people and mothers with substance use disorders. She directs the EMPOWER Project, which is committed to listening to patient stories and ensuring that the voices of those with lived experiences drive meaningful change in health care.

Learn more about Nidey’s work and how the EMPOWER Project brings together different partners to dismantle barriers to care, enhance access to resources, and reduce stigma around substance use.

As a part of her EMPOWER Project, Dr. Nichole Nidey worked with artist Jo Byrne to create a visual map documenting the lived experience of women dealing with substance use during pregnancy.

Nichole Nidey

Nichole Nidey Works To Change Stigma To Support

As a part of her EMPOWER Project, Dr. Nichole Nidey worked with artist Jo Byrne to create a visual map documenting the lived experience of women dealing with substance use during pregnancy.

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