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The Structure of a Revolution in Obesity Treatment
…a telehealth community of five or six people working toward a common goal. The community meets weekly for one-hour teleconferences. Within the context of a community meeting, participants: (a) systematically…
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Dual Career Path Development: A Critical Component of Staff Retention and Development
…path program is not perceived by staff as work that is in addition to their current tasks, that the opportunities are replacing some current responsibilities and are meant to provide…
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System Change and Service Providers: Opportunities and Challenges in Addressing Unmet Needs
…community-based services and providers with child, youth and family experience as well as clinical, licensed programs. Unlike previous community-based programs, like Early Intervention, individual practitioners will not be eligible for…
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The Physician Assistant Bridges the Gap in Integrated Care
…or their specialists. The role bridges the gap between service providers breaking communication barriers and allowing clinicians to have a more comprehensive quality approach to the whole patient. After proper…
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The NYSPA Report: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder – Effective but Still Underutilized
…as 80-90%. Comparison studies show that MAT combined with psychosocial strategies is more effective that psychosocial strategies alone. Although some results are mixed, MAT combined with psychosocial strategies appears to…
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Innovative Housing Initiatives Support Recovery-Based Care
…those they serve. Frequently, Optum partners with local communities to develop supportive housing programs that offer safe and affordable living environments which are free of stigma and discrimination. The programs…
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Symptoms of Depression and the Role of Traumatic Brain Injury
…older.1 Military personnel and athletes take on increased risk, as both face the increased possibility of receiving blows to the head from combat or competition. Often, traumatic brain injuries are…
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Our Economy’s Effect on New York State’s Mental Health Budget
One can hardly turn on a television or listen to the radio without coming across some discussion of our present economic times. Terms like financial tsunami and economic disaster are…
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Pediatric Behavioral Health Urgent Care: An Innovative Model of Care for Children and Adolescents
…communicates findings and recommendations where appropriate. The goal is to break down silos and improve communication between schools, community providers and our team and to support and educate families. The…
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Safe at Last: Safe Options Support (SOS) Offers Options to Support the Homeless
…housing obtainment. SOS’s approach involves a multifaceted strategy, commencing with intensive homeless support outreach designed to guide members from the streets to stable housing. Often, this may include a stay…
