Patient Stakeholder
“The EMPOWER project has made me realize that I wasn’t alone and that I have a voice”
Patient Stakeholder
“People are listening on the other end and are ready to help make a change that can greatly impact the system.”
What is the EMPOWER Project
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Patient Stakeholders: Individuals with lived experience of substance use around the timing of pregnancy
Clinical Stakeholders: Healthcare professionals who provide maternity and/or pediatric care, and substance use treatment
Community Stakeholders: Individuals who represent the community or community organizations
Research Stakeholders: Researches who study substance use around the timing of pregnancy
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We are currently recruiting stakeholders from Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, and Tennessee
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Participate in monthly virtual meetings
Co-lead research projects
Share lived experience to guide future work
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Contact the EMPOWER team at
empowerproject@cchmc.org