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Dr. Lynch in the NewsNavigating Acute Pain Management During the US Opioid Epidemic – An Interview With Experts
January 28, 2026

Navigating Acute Pain Management During the US Opioid Epidemic – An Interview With Experts

clinicalpainadvisor.com Rita Aghjayan, MD January 28, 2026 Acute pain management is a persistent challenge in the health care system with variability in patient demographics, clinical presentation, health care settings, and…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsFlu cases increasing in local emergency rooms
January 12, 2026

Flu cases increasing in local emergency rooms

audacy.com January 12, 2026 Tom Puckett Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Flu season is hitting its peak in Western New York, and over the last few weeks, there's been a spike…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsWNY hospitals strained as flu cases skyrocket
January 8, 2026

WNY hospitals strained as flu cases skyrocket

wivb.com Rob Petree January 8, 2026 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Erie County health officials are sounding the alarm over the current surge in flu cases across Western New York. They’re…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsEnsuring people with opioid use disorder released from prison stay on the recovery path
December 10, 2025

Ensuring people with opioid use disorder released from prison stay on the recovery path

phys.org December 10, 2025 Ellen Goldbaum More than half the people in jail or prison in the U.S. have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). By law, inmates in…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsBuffalo has a sidewalk snow-removal problem. The City has rejected solutions to fix it
December 9, 2025

Buffalo has a sidewalk snow-removal problem. The City has rejected solutions to fix it

btpm.org December 9, 2025 Holly Kirkpatrick Did you know, if you live in the City of Buffalo,  you’re responsible for clearing the sidewalk in front your property from snow and ice?…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsMATTERS CMO on Buffalo Brief
November 7, 2025

MATTERS CMO on Buffalo Brief

mattersnetwork.org November 7, 2025 MATTERS LC   Dr. Joshua Lynch, Chief Medical Officer and founder of MATTERS, was recently featured on the News 4 Buffalo Brief to discuss the program’s…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsLynch Accepted Into National Drug Abuse Program for Innovators at Johns Hopkins
October 13, 2025

Lynch Accepted Into National Drug Abuse Program for Innovators at Johns Hopkins

buffalo.edu October 13, 2025 Laurie Kaiser Joshua J. Lynch, DO, professor of emergency medicine and addiction medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is taking part in…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsDr. Lynch on the Driven to Discover Podcast
September 18, 2025

Dr. Lynch on the Driven to Discover Podcast

buffalo.edu September 9, 2025 Laura Silverman Episode 22: Combatting the Opioid Crisis with Joshua Lynch Inspired by his grandfather’s service as a volunteer fire chief, Joshua Lynch joined the fire…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsOpioid NewsHow Medicaid cuts may endanger US progress battling opioid addiction
July 3, 2025

How Medicaid cuts may endanger US progress battling opioid addiction

csmonitor.com Patrik Jonsson July 2, 2025 As she heads out onto the rolling streets of Asheville, North Carolina, Brandi Hayes is moved by a memory of a father she barely…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsSupport the rescuers
June 11, 2025

Support the rescuers

buffalonews.com June 11, 2025 Editorial Allow paramedics in state to administer withdrawel management drugs to patients providing all the tools that can save lives should be a number one priority…
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Opioid NewsMATTERS Leadership Testifies on Synthetic Opioid Adulterants
June 4, 2025

MATTERS Leadership Testifies on Synthetic Opioid Adulterants

mattersnetwork.org June 3, 2025 MATTERS’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Joshua Lynch, and Director of Operations, Dr. Kimberly Boulden, testified before the NYS Assembly at its public hearing on synthetic opioids…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsWNY addiction expert tells Assembly panel to give paramedics the tools to fight overdoses
June 3, 2025

WNY addiction expert tells Assembly panel to give paramedics the tools to fight overdoses

buffalonews.com Robert Gavin June 3, 2025 ALBANY – Warning that New York is "behind the times," a Buffalo emergency physiciantold a legislative panel Tuesday the state needs to pass a…
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General NewsOpioid News‘Very reassuring’: New data shows statewide decrease in overdose deaths
May 20, 2025

‘Very reassuring’: New data shows statewide decrease in overdose deaths

wkbw.com May 20, 2025 Jaurdyn Johnson BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — New York State Health Department data shows a 32% decrease in drug-related deaths in 2024 compared to the previous year,…
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Opioid NewsUB program provides resources for opioid addiction
March 20, 2025

UB program provides resources for opioid addiction

wgrz.com March 11, 2025 https://www.wgrz.com/video/news/health/ub-program-provides-resources-for-opioid-addiction/71-e64f5d28-6271-4477-b012-f6eea8b115ae
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsEmergency Medicine NewsOpioid NewsResearchers discuss the state of telemedicine and its future
October 1, 2024

Researchers discuss the state of telemedicine and its future

buffalo.edu October 2, 2024 During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government loosened regulations that govern the use of telemedicine for patients, which are set to expire on December 31, 2024.…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsDoctors: Expiring federal health waivers would kill access to telehealth
September 3, 2024

Doctors: Expiring federal health waivers would kill access to telehealth

bizjournals.com Tracey Drury August 30, 2024 Federal telehealth waivers put in place during the pandemic are set to expire at year-end and providers and patients are pushing federal legislators for…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsAMERSA Podcast Appearance
August 27, 2024

AMERSA Podcast Appearance

Listen to Dr. Lynch's appearance on the AMERSA podcast series. Episode 7: Innovative Access to Harm Reduction Support and Linkage to Treatment. https://amersa.org/amersa-podcast/
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsDr. Joshua Lynch featured in Buffalo Healthy Living
June 25, 2024

Dr. Joshua Lynch featured in Buffalo Healthy Living

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Dr. Lynch in the NewsAnesthesia Conference Finds New Life at Jacobs School
May 10, 2024

Anesthesia Conference Finds New Life at Jacobs School

medicine.buffalo.edu Dirk Hoffman May 9, 2024 The Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences welcomed the 2024 Can-Am Clinical Anesthesia Conference to Buffalo on May 4, marking the first time…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsOpioid NewsTreatment MATTERS: UB professor’s program links opioid patients to care
February 12, 2024

Treatment MATTERS: UB professor’s program links opioid patients to care

ubspectrum.com February 12, 2024 Sarah Owusu Despite efforts to curb the opioid epidemic, in 2023 over 100,000 people died in the United States from drug overdoses. Health professionals are searching…
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Opioid NewsOrange County educates residents on fentanyl risks, resources
October 23, 2023

Orange County educates residents on fentanyl risks, resources

chroniclenewspaper.com October 10, 2023 In an effort to educate Orange County residents on the continued threat posed by fentanyl abuse, the county government recently hosted an enlightening information session free…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsEmergency Medicine NewsOpioid NewsErie County opioid deaths on record pace
August 15, 2023

Erie County opioid deaths on record pace

audacy.com August 8, 2023 Susan Rose Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - Erie County is on pace for more opioid-related deaths than ever before. The Erie County Opioid Task Force said 245…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsEmergency Medicine Doctors Recognized by NY ACEP
August 15, 2023

Emergency Medicine Doctors Recognized by NY ACEP

medicine.buffalo.edu July 19, 2023 Dirk Hoffman Two faculty members in the Department of Emergency Medicine in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences have been honored with awards from…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsGeneral NewsState Police warn public about new lethal drug in WNY
February 13, 2023

State Police warn public about new lethal drug in WNY

wivb.com Aidan Joly February 10, 2023 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — New York State Police are warning the public about a new lethal strand of drug that is being distributed across…
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Dr. Lynch in the NewsOpioid NewsSenate names Opioid Settlement Board appointees
February 22, 2022

Senate names Opioid Settlement Board appointees

politicopro.com February 8, 2022 Shannon Young The Senate on Tuesday announced its picks to serve on a new board charged with overseeing the disbursements from the state’s Opioid Settlement Fund.…
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Opioid NewsTreating addiction in the ER: One doctor’s success against the heroin epidemic
November 29, 2021

Treating addiction in the ER: One doctor’s success against the heroin epidemic

13wham.com Jane Flasch August 15, 2018 Buffalo, N.Y. (WHAM) - People addicted to opioids - upwards of ten every day - crowd into the Erie County Medical Center. As an…
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Opioid NewsTest program connects on-scene first responders to overdose referral network
November 23, 2021

Test program connects on-scene first responders to overdose referral network

wbfo.org Mike Desmond November 23, 2021 Emergency Room doctors affiliated with UBMD have come up with a cyber-way to speed up access to care for people with substance abuse problems.…
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Opioid NewsFrom Uber Rides to Patient Advocates: What It Takes to Increase ER Addiction Treatment
August 30, 2021

From Uber Rides to Patient Advocates: What It Takes to Increase ER Addiction Treatment

physiciansweekly.com August 30, 2021 For years, Kayla West watched the opioid epidemic tear through her eastern Tennessee community. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she treated people with mental illness but…
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Opioid NewsFrom Uber Rides to Patient Advocates: What It Takes to Increase ER Addiction Treatment
August 25, 2021

From Uber Rides to Patient Advocates: What It Takes to Increase ER Addiction Treatment

khn.org Aneri Pattani August 25, 2021 For years, Kayla West watched the opioid epidemic tear through her eastern Tennessee community. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she treated people with mental…
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Opioid NewsMany ERs Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help
August 21, 2021

Many ERs Fail People Who Struggle With Addiction. These New Approaches Might Help

npr.org Aneri Pattani August 21, 2021 For years, Kayla West watched the opioid epidemic tear through her eastern Tennessee community. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, she treated people with mental…
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Opioid NewsCommentary: Naloxone co-prescribing legislation will help save lives
June 22, 2021

Commentary: Naloxone co-prescribing legislation will help save lives

timesunion.com Joshua Lynch June 22, 2021 There is no single solution to address the opioid crisis, but one thing is clear: Naloxone saves lives in emergencies. Expanding access to opioid…
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Opioid NewsCurrent State of the Opioid Crisis: Multifaceted Point of View
March 9, 2021

Current State of the Opioid Crisis: Multifaceted Point of View

pharmacytimes.com March 9, 2021 Peter Salgo, MD: Hello and welcome to this Pharmacy Times® Peer Exchange: “The Opioid Crisis, a Multidisciplinary Perspective on Effective Management.” I am Dr Peter Salgo;…
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Opioid News2020 saw opioid deaths in Erie County double from 2019
February 24, 2021

2020 saw opioid deaths in Erie County double from 2019

wkbw.com Jeff Slawson February 24, 2021 BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — According to the Erie County Department of Health, 2020 saw a massive step back in the fight against opioids. The…
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Emergency Medicine NewsDon’t avoid the ER because of COVID concerns
June 15, 2020

Don’t avoid the ER because of COVID concerns

wkbw.com Eileen Buckley June 15, 2020 BUFFALO, NY (WKBW) — “Where are the people that are having heart attacks and strokes and other surgical emergencies,” said Dr. Joshua Lynch, medical…
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General NewsHope Rises Heroes: Spotlight on Dr. Joshua Lynch
April 16, 2020

Hope Rises Heroes: Spotlight on Dr. Joshua Lynch

hoperisesnews.com Kate Glaser April 16, 2020 During the Covid-19 pandemic, now more than ever the world has turned their attention to the selfless devotion of medical professionals on the frontlines.…
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Opioid News21 million Americans suffer from addiction. Just 3,000 physicians are specially trained to treat them.
December 18, 2019

21 million Americans suffer from addiction. Just 3,000 physicians are specially trained to treat them.

aamc.org Susan Scutti December 18, 2019 If enacted, the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 would add 1,000 more federally-funded residencies in addiction medicine, addiction psychiatry, and pain medicine. In the…
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Opioid NewsUB-developed opioid treatment program to expand statewide
July 24, 2019

UB-developed opioid treatment program to expand statewide

wbfo.org Kyle S. Mackie July 24, 2019 Buffalo MATTERS, a University at Buffalo-developed opioid treatment program, is set to expand across New York State. The program has been credited with…
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Opioid NewsUniversity at Buffalo expands opioid treatment program statewide
July 24, 2019

University at Buffalo expands opioid treatment program statewide

wgrz.com Karys Belger July 24, 2019 BUFFALO, N.Y. — The University at Buffalo is expanding its Buffalo MATTERS Network across the state to reach more people suffering from opioid addiction.…
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Opioid NewsBuffalo Matters: This Innovative Strategy is Saving Lives in Erie County, NY
March 12, 2019

Buffalo Matters: This Innovative Strategy is Saving Lives in Erie County, NY

nysam-asam.org Josh Lynch, DO March 12, 2019 Emergency Departments (EDs) serve as a safety net for the unmet medical and social needs of the community. The current opioid crisis is…
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Opioid NewsExamining how ED’s across America are addressing the opioid epidemic: Spotlight on Buffalo MATTERS
January 22, 2019

Examining how ED’s across America are addressing the opioid epidemic: Spotlight on Buffalo MATTERS

smhs.gwu.edu Rebecca Siegel January 22, 2019 In October of 2015 Joshua J. Lynch, DO, a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine in the Jacobs School and a physician with UBMD…
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