Davina A. Moss, PhD., C.R.C., C.A.S.A.C.
Dr. Moss is an Adjunct Professor at New York University, a Volunteer Assistant Research Professor at State University of New York at Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Family Medicine Department, Adjunct professor at New York University’s Mental Health Counseling and Wellness. She is the author and creator of the Positive Direction Model® which is integrated in OBGYN offices and Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout New York State. Her research includes women’s health, Medication for Opioid Use Disorder, Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome and Breastfeeding. Dr. Moss is the president of Positive Direction and Associates, Inc.® and Positive Direction Foundation, Inc.
Selected Publications
SEMINARS / PRESENTATIONS /PUBLICATIONS:
• Moss-King, Davina (September 2019). The Positive Direction Model©. The New York State Association of Substance Abuse and Nurses. Niagara Falls, New York
- Lillvis, Denise; Chambers, Meghan; Khan, Linda; Moore, Cheryl; Moss-King, Davina (December 2019). Poster Presentation: Opioid Use and Women’s Health; Academy Health Dissemination and Implementation Science Conference; Toronto, Canada
- Moss-King, Davina (October 2019). The Four Components of Heroin Addiction. Jamestown Community College, Jamestown, NY
- Moss-King, Davina (May 2019). Keynote speaker for Hope and Healing 2019 Conference. State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia, New York.
• Moss-King, Davina A. and Khan, Linda (September 18, 2019). Federal Meeting for the Department of Health and Human Services / Office of Women’s Health / The Office of Surgeon General. Presentation – The Positive Direction Model©, Washington, DC.
• Moss-King, Davina A. (October 2018 and November 2018). Opioid Use and Pregnancy. Presentation to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses and Nurse Managers at John R. Oishei Hospital, Buffalo, New York.
• Moss-King, Davina A. (April 28, 2017). Grand Rounds: “Strategies for Effective Communication Using Motivational Interviewing. Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (Oishei Children’s Hospital). Live Broadcast.
• Moss-King, Davina A. (April 21, 2017). “Opioid Dependency and Pregnancy.” Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse of Chautauqua County. Fredonia, NY.
• Moss-King, Davina A. (January 2, 2016) “Women’s Health Issues” AM 1400 with Host Dr. Catherine Collins. Topic: “The Heroin Epidemic and Pregnancy.”
• Moss-King, Davina A. (September 13, 2015) Mix 96.1 Spotlight on Health interviewed by Thomas McNulty “Women and the Many Roles in Society: How to Stay Mentally Healthy
• Moss-King, Davina A. (June 28, 2015) MIX 96.1 Spotlight on Health interviewed by Thomas McNulty – “Opioid Addiction”
• Moss-King, Davina A. (October 2014) 3 Hour Presentation for the Council of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse of Chautauqua County – “Opioid Dependence and Pregnancy – Treatment planning and other initiatives.”
• Moss-King, Davina A. (June 2014) 3 Hour Presentation for the Council of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse of Chautauqua County – “The Heroin Crisis – Dependency and Treatment.”
• Moss-King, Davina A. (March 2014) 3 Hour Presentation for the Erie County Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services – “Opioid Dependency and Pregnancy.”
• Moss, Davina A. (December 2005). KCSN Radio University of California. “Heroin Addiction and the Needle.”
• Barrick, Christopher; Zevon, Michael; Moss, Davina A. (November 2005) “Pain in Older Adult Patients.” Poster Presentation at the ABCT Convention, Washington, DC.
• Moss, Davina A. (April 2004). “Grief and Loss Issues Related to Substance Abuse.” Guest speaker for a Grief and Loss class at the State University of New York at Buffalo.
• Moss, Davina A. (March 2003). “Auricular Acupuncture v. Alternative Relaxation during heroin detoxification.” National Acupuncture Detoxification Association Annual Conference. Washington, DC
• Moss, Davina A. (October 2002). “Auricular Acupuncture v. Alternative Relaxation during heroin detoxification.” Society for Acupuncture Research 9th Annual Meeting. Seattle, Washington.
• Moss, Davina A. (October 2002) “Auricular Acupuncture in Mental Health Programs.” Healthy Alternatives Through the Healing Arts 2nd Annual Conference. Buffalo, New York.
• Moss, Davina A. (August 2001). Interview with WKBW news station, Buffalo, New York: “Heroin and its effects”.