CARMEL,
Ind., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Syra
Health Corp. (NASDAQ: SYRA) ("Syra Health" or the
"Company"), a healthcare technology company with a mission to
improve healthcare by providing innovative services and technology
solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a five-year
contract from the Sedgwick County Health Department in Kansas. As part of the agreement, Syra Health
will provide Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) training to first
responders and faith-based community organizations in Sedgwick County.
The training sessions provided by Syra Health will include
education on substance use disorder (SUD), harm reduction, overdose
trends, naloxone use, and treatment options. Additionally, the
training will cover linkage to care, offering techniques and
strategies for first responders to guide individuals to the
appropriate resources. The training will also address stigma and
its impact on individuals with SUD, providing insights into how
stigmatizing behavior and language can negatively affect these
individuals and ways to mitigate such effects.
According to 2023 data from the nonprofit organization, Mental
Health America, 15.35% of adults in America reported having a
substance use disorder in the past year. Of those reporting a
substance use disorder, 93.5% did not receive any form of
treatment.
"We are privileged to collaborate with Sedgwick County to provide comprehensive and
effective training for first responders and faith-based community
organizations," said Dr. Deepika
Vuppalanchi, CEO, Syra
Health. "Our training is critical for supporting individuals
with substance use disorders and advancing community health
outcomes."
ABOUT SYRA HEALTH
Syra Health is a healthcare technology company addressing some
of healthcare's most significant challenges in areas such
as behavioral and mental health, digital health,
and population health, by providing innovative services and
technology solutions. Syra Health's products and services are
centered on prevention, improved access, and affordable care. Syra
Health supplies its solutions to payers, providers, life sciences
organizations, academic institutions, and government. For more
information, please visit www.syrahealth.com.
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matters that are not historical facts, may constitute
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risks, uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors should
read the risk factors set forth in our Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2023 and other periodic
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forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak
only as of the date hereof, and, except as required by federal
securities laws, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation
to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
For more information, please contact:
For Media Inquiries:
Christine
Drury
Communications and Marketing Director
Syra Health
463-345-5180
christined@syrahealth.com
For Investor Inquiries:
Ben
Shamsian
Vice President
Lytham Partners, LLC
646-829-9701
shamsian@lythampartners.com
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