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The Opioid Addiction Epidemic: An Interview with Andrew Kolodny, MD, National Expert on the Current Opioid Addiction Epidemic in the United States
…Vermont devoted his entire State of The State Address to the crisis they are dealing with (www.governor.vermont.gov/newsroom-state-of-state-speech-2013). Many other state’s elected officials have come out to proclaim the opioid epidemic…
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Social Security: Dispelling the Myths
…is, “If someone tells you something concerning Social Security, ask them to show you the documentation.” When it comes to Social Security, accurate information is essential in positively affecting another…
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U.S. Law Enforcement Seizures of Pills Containing Fentanyl Increased Dramatically Between 2018-2021
…Palamar. “We absolutely need more harm reduction strategies, such as naloxone distribution and fentanyl test strips, as well as widespread education about the risk of pills that are not coming…
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The East New York Health Hub: A Model for Addressing Social Determinants of Health
…Communications, at Institute for Community Living (ICL). Footnotes Human Services Council, Commission on Value-Based Care, “Integrating Health and Human Services” 2018 World Health Organization, “About Social Determinants of Health,” https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1…
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From Our Recent Children’s Issue: An Innovative Solution for Family and Home Day Care
…to address the needs of those we serve. To reach Ms. Van Loon, email her at svanloon@wjcs.com or by phone at (914) 761-0600 ext. 137. Please visit WJCS at www.wjcs.com….
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Identifying and Managing Anxiety and Worry In Children and Adolescents
…Therapy Associates in Somerset, New Jersey. She can be reached by phone at 732-873-1212 or by email at dsalzman@behaviortherapyassociates.com and we invite you all to visit BTA’s website at www.behaviortherapyassociates.com….
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Integrating Pharmacy Services to Improve Clinical Outcomes
…behavioral health, primary care and pharmacy professionals, many patients are able to improve their lives. For more information about the impact of integrated pharmacy services, visit www.genoahealthcare.com. Email to simardeepsingh@genoahealthcare.com….
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Point of View – The Vulnerability of Women with Serious Mental Illness: Time for Action
…Friedman is Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University’s schools of social work and public health. He can be reached at mbfriedman@aol.com. His collection of writings can be found at www.michaelbfriedman.com….
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Socially Connected, Physically Distanced: How to Be There for Someone Experiencing Suicidal or Emotional Crisis During COVID-19
…and physical distancing. The #BeThe1To Steps ASK: Asking the question “Are you thinking about suicide?” communicates that you’re open to speaking about suicide in a non-judgmental and supportive way. Asking…
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Addressing Behavioral Health and Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care Settings
The Staten Island Partnership for Community Wellness (SIPCW) is a non-profit organization established to promote wellness and to improve the health of the Staten Island community through collaboration and a…
