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Presenters:
Richard Stuck, MS, Source Water Protection Manager, Cincinnati Waterworks
Arnetta Longmire MBA, OPSA, Executive Director, Winner Mindset

Description:
Proper disposal of medications not only protects the environment but also ensures the safety of others and prevents accidental ingestion.
Improper disposal of pharmaceutical drugs can have serious consequences for the environment, particularly our water systems. This workshop will delve into the issue of drug pollution and water quality, how it happens and its impact, and proper at-home drug disposal.

Training Objectives:

1. Participants will learn about the importance of proper medication disposal to prevent harmful effects to themselves, others and the environment.  
2. Participants understand how to address the environmental impact of pharmaceuticals when disposed of incorrectly. Also, how to advocate for responsible disposal practices to safeguard water sources and ecosystems.
3. Participants will be encouraged to learn how to be a good example of modeling these safe medication practices by using and sharing the resources of Deterra Bags Drug Medical Disposal.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. The prevention education domain for this session is: P5- Public Policy & Environmental Change.

Presenter: Connor Korte, OCPSA

Description: 
This training will go over the cultural and practical ways in which Prevention Professionals should approach their outreach to the Hispanic community for best results. We will discuss barriers and best practices for the community.

Training Objectives: 

1. Distinguish between different Latino Populations.
2. Outline Best Practices when working with the Hispanic Community.
3. Assess different Barriers that confront the Hispanic community.

This webinar is provided at no cost. PF! will be applying for Prevention CEUs and CHES hours. The prevention education domain for this session is: CC- Cultural Competency/ Humility.

Presenter Bio: 
Connor Korte, OCPSA is a prevention specialist in the Cincinnati region specializing in Prevention in the Hispanic Community. Beginning his career, Connor worked with citizens involved with the justice system. There he saw the need for preventative work as substance use had brought so much hardship to the clients he was working with. Through his work with PreventionFIRST! he has brought education on substance use and mental health to the Hispanic Communities around the region. Connor has also developed anti-substance use campaigns for Princeton City Schools including the development of a student based educational series, Mental Health Education for ESL students, and a Ted Talk through TEDX Princeton city schools. Through logic modeling, Connor and his team have begun to expand their goals for prevention to address the lack of providers to the community through cultural education as well as emphasizing  language education in the field of prevention, public health, and social work.