Addressing Stigma in Healthcare: A Provider’s Pathway to
Supporting Patients with SUD

This webinar introduces A Provider’s Pathway to Supporting Patients with Substance Use Disorder, an educational experience designed to shift provider attitudes and promote compassionate, person‑centered care. Drawing on data from the Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) and related research, participants will explore how stigma appears in healthcare settings and affects patient health outcomes. Attendees will reflect and examine evidence‑based strategies that reduce stigma and strengthen clinical practice.

Presenters

Gabby Granata, MPH,

Gabby (she/her) is a Program Manager on Shatterproof’s National Stigma Initiative, where she co-leads the development and implementation of the Provider’s Pathway learning experience to reduce addiction stigma and promote high-quality care for people with substance use disorder. She specializes in facilitating engaging, intentional learning experiences that encourage participants to examine the impact of stigma on their own attitudes and beliefs. Gabby holds a Master of Public Health from The George Washington University, where she also earned her bachelor’s degree, and has built her career at the intersection of health policy, substance use disorder education, and harm reduction.

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Impact of Stigma in Healthcare Settings

2. Learn How Stigma Affects Patients with SUD

3. Explore Evidence-Based Strategies to Reduce Stigma