MARTIN COUNTY, MN — The board of directors of Bravo Zulu House has named Jack Zimmerman as chair of the advisory team and implementation team for the veteran’s program.
Bravo …
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11/13/23
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WORLDWIDE — As she trained for her career as an infectious disease specialist, Dr. Mary Louise Decker, medical director of the Wright Center for Community Health’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS …
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12/6/23
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NORTHEAST PA — The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) chapter in Northeast PA has scheduled support groups for people living with mental illness as well as family, friends and …
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4/3/24
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Staying dedicated to recovery takes work, and potentially becomes increasingly complex over the holiday season. Even someone who has never struggled with addiction, but wants to abstain from alcohol …
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By MICHAEL LEACH
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12/12/22
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Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and for many families, it’s a time to host large gatherings and gear up for holiday celebrations.
Unfortunately, it is also a …
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11/21/23
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SCRANTON, PA — The Northeast Regional Cancer Institute (NRCI) recently received a $10,000 grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
Funds will support the …
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1/3/24
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MILFORD, PA ― Carbon, Monroe and Pike counties have banded together to combat the fentanyl crisis.
At their meeting on December 20, 2023, the Pike County Commissioners announced their …
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1/3/24
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NORTHEAST PA — If you’re struggling with a mental health problem and live in Wayne or Pike, you can find help.
Wayne County:
The Behavioral Health Center at Wayne Memorial …
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11/1/23
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MONTICELLO, NY — Overdose deaths are not limited to young people. They are all people.
According to the New York State Department of Health, Sullivan County holds the highest rate of …
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By LAURIE STUART
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9/6/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Jeffrey Zerechak, director of Wayne County’s Drug & Alcohol (D&A) Commission, has heard stories like it too many times.
Someone is struggling with substance …
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By OWEN WALSH
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9/6/23
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Many people are prescribed medications containing opioids for treating pain, often after an injury or surgery. Most opioids are used to treat pain that is moderate to severe. Mild (low-level) pain …
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8/30/23
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There’s lots of help available for people who are dependent on opioids. The types of help available include getting support, learning how to change your behavior or taking medications to reduce …
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8/30/23
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It’s possible to overdose on all types of drugs, including methamphetamine, alcohol and prescription (pharmaceutical) medication including benzodiazepines, anti-psychotics, anti-convulsant and …
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8/30/23
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NATIONWIDE — The opioid crisis has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time, wreaking havoc on individuals, families and communities across countries.
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By SOMAR HADID
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9/6/23
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If you’re like me, you cherish pretty much everything about springtime, from the warmer temperatures to the abundant outdoor activities and rebirth of the flowers and trees.
Of course, …
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By SANJAY CHADRAGIRI, M.D.
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5/4/22
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For many, drinking alcohol during the holidays is commonplace. It’s widely accepted to use alcohol as a method of bringing people together. Unfortunately, the holidays are a complex time for …
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By NICKOLAUS HAYES
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1/23/24
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