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An Ice Rink To Fight Opioid Crisis: Drug-Free Fun vs. Misuse of Settlement Cash

KFF Health News

” said Herrington, who is now in long-term recovery and works for a community mental health center, as well as a regional coalition to address substance use. Claire health system, which hires people in recovery to work in the system and pays for them to attend college or a certification program.

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Patient brokers prey on those struggling with addiction; new campaign works to stop them

NC Health News

By Grace Vitaglione Michael Roberts went to treatment for substance use disorder 26 times. In a 2023 study in the BMC Health Services Research journal , researchers interviewed treatment professionals and people with opioid use disorder about patient brokering. Patient brokering in N.C.

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Three rural NC counties map out paths to reducing overdose deaths

NC Health News

Department of Health and Human Services. The medicine helped, and he agreed to begin regular treatment after Barrett introduced him to a physicians assistant at a nearby health clinic. Hes been opioid free, but hes still got a pretty heavy stimulant use disorder with crack cocaine that were working on.

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The Intersection of 911 and 988: Decriminalizing Mental Health Crises

The Health Care Blog

Effective July 2022, a new three-digit telephone number (988) will become the number to call in the case of mental health emergencies. Currently, 911 serves as the default number for people to call, placing the acutely mentally ill on a direct track toward police involvement. This last point deserves more attention.

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Overdose is New York City's leading cause of pregnancy-associated death, Health Department says

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. Overdose is the leading cause of pregnancy-associated death in New York City, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene alerted health care providers in an advisory letter on Friday.

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One story does not fit all: How to change the narrative on veteran suicides 

Association of Health Care Journalists

Many veterans health advocates say the updated number may still be underestimating the crisis. Dig deeper By broadening the scope of reporting, we can help the public understand that veteran suicide is not just a military issue, but a complex public health challenge that intersects with civilian life in numerous ways.

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Podcast From Washington: Update on H5N1 and Local Health Department Pilot Program Addresses Substance Use Disorders in Pregnancy

The NACCHO Podcast Series

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that local health departments connect individuals to testing if they observe an increase in sick animals and farmworkers, utilize CDC communication resources, and ensure that farms and farmworkers have access to PPE. For more information, visit www.naccho.org.