https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-rss/?orgId=119936&title=In+the+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at InSTRIDE en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:56 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/nih-team-grant-address-hiv-substance-use-epidemics/ Geo-Targeted Implementation of a Novel Mobile Pharmacy and Clinic Healthcare Delivery Model with Community Health Workers for Prevention, Care, and Treatment of HIV and Substance Use is a $10 million, five-year, team science research grant funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute on Drug Abuse. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/inmotion-pharmacy-update/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/inmotion-pharmacy-update/ Sandra Springer, MD, provides an update on the InMOTION pharmacy in a Q&A. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-initiates-new-pilot-projects/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/womens-health-research-at-yale-initiates-new-pilot-projects/ Research examining health conditions unique to women, more prevalent in women, or affecting women differently than men have been at the heart of Women’s Health Research at Yale since its founding in 1998. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 Z https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-new-haven-health-launches-mobile-pharmacy-and-clinic/3332810/ https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/yale-new-haven-health-launches-mobile-pharmacy-and-clinic/3332810/ Yale New Haven Health launched the state’s first mobile pharmacy and clinic on Wednesday. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/first-legalized-mobile-retail-pharmacy-clinic-provides-care-to-people-where-they-are/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/first-legalized-mobile-retail-pharmacy-clinic-provides-care-to-people-where-they-are/ Yale Medicine (YM) and Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) recently introduced the first mobile retail pharmacy and clinic in Connecticut, bringing health care to people where they live. This project, known as InMOTION, serves communities throughout Connecticut, the first state in the nation to legalize mobile retail pharmacy services. InMOTION’s goal is to make better health accessible to anyone disconnected from the health care system for any reason. It is led by Sandra Springer, MD, professor of medicine (infectious diseases). Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/yale-debuts-nation-s-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-19564741.php https://www.ctinsider.com/business/article/yale-debuts-nation-s-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-19564741.php Waiting in line at the pharmacy can be annoying, but what if all of your worldly belongings are in a cart that you have to leave outside? Or if you need medications that reveal to the rest of the people in line that you have HIV or opiate addiction? Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yale-launches-first-mobile-clinic-and-pharmacy-in-connecticut/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yale-launches-first-mobile-clinic-and-pharmacy-in-connecticut/ Yale made history on Wednesday as they rolled out the country’s first mobile clinic and pharmacy. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://connecticut.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets https://connecticut.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets On Wednesday, Yale New Haven Health and Yale Medicine showed off the nation's first mobile pharmacy. With brick-and-mortar chains downsizing, the health system said the bus fills a critical gap – especially for patients with no car or no home. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LgLWvGwTAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LgLWvGwTAE Yale launches first mobile clinic and pharmacy in Connecticut Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/pharmacy_on_wheels_gets_in_motion https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/pharmacy_on_wheels_gets_in_motion A National Institute of Health (NIH)-funded mobile pharmacy van is taking to the streets of New Haven to provide clinical testing, prescriptions, and medical treatment to underserved communities — i.e. ​“healthcare for everyone.” The van, unveiled at a press conference at 789 Howard Ave. Wednesday morning, is the result of years of research and planning directed by Dr. Sandra Springer, a Yale School of Medicine professor and Yale New Haven Hospital infectious diseases specialist. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://longisland.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets https://longisland.news12.com/nations-first-pharmacy-on-wheels-hits-ct-streets With brick-and-mortar chains downsizing, the Yale New Haven Health said the bus fills a critical gap – especially for patients with no car or no home. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.ctpublic.org/2024-07-10/mobile-pharmacy-on-wheels-ct-yale-neighborhoods https://www.ctpublic.org/2024-07-10/mobile-pharmacy-on-wheels-ct-yale-neighborhoods A mobile retail pharmacy may soon be rolling into your neighborhood. Yale Medicine and Yale New Haven Health System announced the effort in July. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z https://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?m=22640&i=817892&p=28&ver=html5 https://digitaleditions.sheridan.com/publication/?m=22640&i=817892&p=28&ver=html5 Pharmacy deserts affect a quarter of the country, but tactical solutions show promise. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/10/cvs-rite-aid-walgreens-pharmacy-deserts/ https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/10/cvs-rite-aid-walgreens-pharmacy-deserts/ Pharmacies were once abundant in the South Side of Chicago. Now, residents living in the majority Black neighborhood often find themselves with few options when it’s time to get a prescription refilled or stock up on cold medicine. Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:00:00 Z https://cira.yale.edu/news/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder https://cira.yale.edu/news/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder The first legal mobile retail pharmacy in Connecticut, a project conceived by a Yale School of Medicine (YSM) professor, has become a reality. The "Integrated Mobile Opioid Treatment and Infectious disease cOordinated care in your Neighborhood" project (InMOTION), aspires to bring care to people where they live who are at risk or living with infectious diseases, such as HIV, as well as those with substance use disorders, such as opioid use disorder (OUD). Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://interestingengineering.com/science/the-states-first-fully-mobile-pharmacy-is-coming-to-connecticut https://interestingengineering.com/science/the-states-first-fully-mobile-pharmacy-is-coming-to-connecticut A first-of-its-kind fully mobile pharmacy may soon be coming near you. The “Integrated Mobile Opioid Treatment and Infectious disease cOordinated care in your Neighbourhood,” also known as “InMOTION,” was started by Sandra Springer, a professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine, and her team, with the goal of bringing a working pharmacy directly to people’s homes, making the treatment of HIV, hepatitis C and substance use disorders accessible to a greater number of people. Sat, 14 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/13/yale-researchers-help-create-states-first-mobile-pharmacy/ https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2023/10/13/yale-researchers-help-create-states-first-mobile-pharmacy/ By the end of November, a fully functioning pharmacy on wheels will be on the streets in Waterbury, Connecticut. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 08:20:00 Z https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2023-10-03/a-mobile-pharmacy-hits-the-road-in-connecticut https://www.wshu.org/connecticut-news/2023-10-03/a-mobile-pharmacy-hits-the-road-in-connecticut A mobile retail pharmacy will hit the road this month to reach underserved communities in Connecticut. The project called ‘inMotion,' was created by Dr. Sandra Springer, a professor of medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://www.rep-am.com/localnews/2023/10/03/states-first-mobile-pharmacy-coming-to-waterbury/ https://www.rep-am.com/localnews/2023/10/03/states-first-mobile-pharmacy-coming-to-waterbury/ A Yale University medical professor will launch the state’s first mobile retail pharmacy in Waterbury at the end of this month. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-for-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/first-mobile-retail-pharmacy-revolutionizes-health-care-for-hiv-and-opioid-use-disorder/ In their communities, a mobile pharmacy and clinic will serve people with OUD and other substance use disorders who are at risk or living with infectious diseases like HIV. Thu, 28 Sep 2023 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/new-tools-enable-non-clinicians-to-diagnose-substance-use-disorders/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/new-tools-enable-non-clinicians-to-diagnose-substance-use-disorders/ A new study by Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers demonstrates the validity of two new diagnostic tools—the Rapid Opioid Use Disorder Assessment and the Rapid Stimulant Use Disorder Assessment. These instruments may be used to increase diagnoses of opioid and stimulant use disorder and access to treatment. Tue, 15 Aug 2023 13:38:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/springer-receives-avant-garde-award-to-mobilize-hiv-and-sud-treatment/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/springer/news-article/springer-receives-avant-garde-award-to-mobilize-hiv-and-sud-treatment/ Sandra Springer received the Avant-Garde Award from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Her research plan is inspired by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative, which aims to scale up key HIV prevention and treatment strategies with the goal of reducing new HIV infections by 90% by 2030. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z