Season 1 Episode 8: From Data to Doses: How Health Educators Bring Harm Reduction to Life with Katarina Pulver

In this episode of The NOCE Dose, host Bianca D. McCall engages with Katarina Pulver, Health Educator II, Office of Disease Surveillance Division of Disease Surveillance and Control. They discuss the critical role of health educators in bridging the gap between research and practice in harm reduction, the importance of community outreach, and the nuances between activism and advocacy. Katarina shares insights on self-care, preventing burnout, and the significance of representation in the recovery process. The conversation highlights the need for continuous learning and the importance of meeting individuals where they are in their journey.

Funding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this podcast are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.