Rural Health Substance Use Clinical Support (RHeSUS)
The Rural Health and Substance Use Clinical Support (RHeSUS) Program provides essential training and educational programming that meets the requirements set by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This program equips health care professionals with the skills needed to confidently treat substance misuse and addiction in rural Wisconsin.
Program Aim
RHeSUS seeks to reduce substance misuse and addiction in rural communities through a range of evidence-based services. We offer both in-person and virtual consultative and educational opportunities for health care providers and patients.
Program Goals
- Increase Access to Care: Enhance the number of health care providers prescribing evidence-based pharmacotherapies for people facing substance use disorders.
- Improve Treatment Options: Expand access to evidence-based medical care and peer recovery support for those struggling with addiction.
- Reduce Adverse Outcomes: Address and mitigate the negative effects of alcohol, opioids, and substance use disorders.
This initiative is a collaboration among the Wisconsin Hospital Association, the Program for Research, Outreach, Therapeutics, and Education in the Addictions, and Wisconsin Voices for Recovery.
Who Should Participate?
The program is designed for: MDs/DOs, advanced practice practitioners, social workers, behavioral health providers, peer recovery service providers, and any member of the care team involved in treating substance use disorders.
How to Participate
Purpose: A forum for providers to discuss clinical issues related to substance use disorder management
When: Every third Wednesday of the month, noon–1 p.m.
For additional questions, contact Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM: randy.brown@fammed.wisc.edu
Consultation Support: Dr. Brown is available to answer questions on alcohol use, prescription-controlled substances, and more
Format: One- or two-day interactive in-person workshops
Focus: In-depth instruction and case-based learning on managing substance use disorders in primary care and hospital settings
Benefits: Free or nominal fee, offers CME credits, conducted 2-3 times annually
Format: Monthly interactive virtual discussions that occurred from 2022 to 2026
2026
September 21, 2026
Closing Session – RHeSUS Lunch and Learn Key Themes
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
August 17, 2026
HOPE Consortium Lunch and Learn
Danielle Luther, MPH, CPS; Rachel Stankowski
July 20, 2026
WPHCA/Pew Technical Assistance Project Panel
Laurie Logan, MD
June 15, 2026
Peer Support Services
Wes Arnett
May 18, 2026
Legal Consequences After Overdose, Stigma, and Barriers to Care in Wisconsin
Caitlin Conway
April 20, 2026
Naloxone: Sustainability of Distribution Programs
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
February 16, 2026
Current Cannabis Use: Risks and Benefits
Michael Chen, MD, FAAFP; Dae Kim, BS
2025
December 15, 2025
Breaking the Silence: Using Story to Confront Stigma and Foster Well-Being
Kristin Waite Labott, BSN, RN, CARN, CPRC
November 17, 2025
Substance Use in Older Adults
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
October 20, 2025
Management of Methamphetamine-Induced Paranoia, Agitation, and Psychosis
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
September 15, 2025
Overview of Stimulant Use Disorder in Rural Communities
David Leinweber, MD
August 18, 2025
WARM Program
Paul Hunter, MD; Jenna Ingersoll, MD
July 21, 2025
Urine Drug Testing
David Leinweber, MD
June 16, 2025
Pain Management in Traumatic Injuries
Amelia Baltes, MPH
May 19, 2025
Case-Based Discussion: Alcohol Use in Rural Settings
Raj Grewal, MD
April 21, 2025
Overdose Response Update: CPR Logistics in the Fentanyl Era
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
March 17, 2025
Case-Based Discussion: Stimulant and Benzodiazepine Use Disorders in Rural Communities
Jillian Landeck, MD; Rebecca Kellum, MD
February 17, 2025
Buyer Beware: Common Herbals and Adulterants Associated with SUD
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
2024
December 16, 2024
Catalyst Films for Healthcare Change: Medication for Opioid Use Disorder
Jane Alice Evered, PhD, RN; Rachel Grob, MA, PhD
November 18, 2024
Smoking Cessation Counseling and Practice Overview
Jen Betts, PhD
October 21, 2024
Voices of Change: Shaping Overdose Strategy with User Experience
Joe Galey; Dennis Radloff
September 16, 2024
Panel Discussion: Integrating Addiction Medicine into Practice
Glenn Kaupilla, DO; Lindsey Buswell Cleary, DO; Ezra Lyon, MD
August 19, 2024
Treatment of Perinatal Substance Use Disorders: Medicolegal Perspectives
Elizabeth Hovis, MD
July 15, 2024
Case-Based Discussion: Hospital Patients with OUD
Maggie Williams, PA-C
June 17, 2024
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Elizabeth Goetz, MD, MPH
May 20, 2024
Acute Pain Management in the Setting of OUD
David Leinweber, MD
April 15, 2024
Opioid Withdrawal Management
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
March 18, 2024
Case-Based Discussion: Alcohol Use Disorder
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
February 19, 2024
Cannabis: Risks, Benefits, and Clinical Considerations
Ana Pearson, MD
2023
December 18, 2023
Emergency Department and Inpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM; Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
November 20, 2023
Alcohol Misuse and Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
October 16, 2023
Provider Stigma
Christopher Zahn; Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
September 18, 2023
Substance Misuse in Older Adults
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
August 21, 2023
Harm Reduction Basics
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
July 17, 2023
Case Presentation and Discussion
Laurel Rabson, MD
June 19, 2023
Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
May 15, 2023
Stimulant Use Disorder
David Leinweber, MD
April 17, 2023
Peer Support and Recovery Coaching in Healthcare and Community Settings
Rebecca Foss; Joe Galey; Kaitlyn Cole
March 20, 2023
Case Presentation: MOUD Initiation and Stabilization
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM; Alison Miller, DO; Meggan Kohel, RN, BHC
February 20, 2023
Buprenorphine 101: Demystifying ED Medication for OUD
Robert Redwood, MD, MPH
January 23, 2023
Case Presentation: Alcohol Use Disorder
Erin Fouch, MD
2022
December 19, 2022
Improving Care for Patients with Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Medications for AUD
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
November 21, 2022
Alcohol Withdrawal Management
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
October 17, 2022
Overview of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and Rural Trends
Randall Brown, MD, PhD, DFASAM
Wisconsin Voices for Recovery
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Project ECHO ACCEPT
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UW Addiction Consultation Provider Hotline
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RHeSUS Team
RHeSUS Funding
Funding for RHeSUS is provided by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health from the Wisconsin Partnership Program?