Essays and applications for the Sharps Compliance scholarship contest are due Monday, November 30, 2020.
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Spring Scholarship Essay Topic Announced
Sharps Compliance has announced the essay topic for its Spring 2021 scholarship contest. This semester’s topic discusses medical waste regulations after COVID-19. Applicants must write an essay and submit it with an application by mail or email.
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Affecting the Opioid Epidemic in the US
The COVID-19 pandemic has state governments scrambling to manage both the health crisis and budget shortfalls caused by the economic downturn. In some states, that has led to budget cuts in many areas, including funds to fight the opioid epidemic. Treatment professionals worry that funding cuts to treatment programs and the pandemic shutdown could cause patients to drop out of treatment, potentially increasing addiction and mortality rates. Many Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) patients in recovery and treatment programs share those concerns.
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Winners Announced for Fall 2020 Scholarship Contest
Sharps Compliance announced the winners of its Scholarship Contest. To enter the contest, eligible college students must submit an essay on the semester’s essay topic. First, second, and third prize winners are awarded $1500, $1000, and $750, respectively.
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Don’t Forget: Scholarship Deadline 5/31
The deadline for Sharps Compliance’s scholarship essay is quickly approaching. Essays and applications are due by Sunday, May 31. More details can be found here.
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