Syra Health Corp. announced its been awarded a contract from the Sedgwick County Health Department in Kansas to train first responders and community members on substance use disorder and overdose prevention. The four-year contract underscores Syra Health's commitment to healthcare education and training.

The overall objective of the training is to equip healthcare professionals, community leaders, and individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively prevent, identify, and manage substance use disorder, using evidence-based practices and innovative approaches. Specifically, Syra Health will provide ongoing, culturally relevant, educational trainings on stigma reduction surrounding substance use disorder, education on substance use disorder itself, and substance overdose prevention strategies.