Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Putting it to the Test (Angela Smith & Kristen Harootunian)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Release Date: 10/20/2021
Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Inclusive Recovery in Digital Health (Chris Molaro, NeuroFlow)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Chris Molaro is the CEO of , a digital behavioral health platform that delivers mental health support while tracking and assessing progress through the app. Chris is a graduate of West Point and the University of Pennsylvania, and served in the army for five years, including a tour in Iraq as a platoon leader. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of behavioral health tools for front-line workers, both military and healthcare The ways technology and data can help with access to care How ‘access to care’ is not binary, and recovery is not linear Removing the barriers to the access of...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Intentional Inclusivity at Caron Treatment Centers (Bethany Franklin & Tom McDermitt)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Bethany Franklin is a Lead Family Therapist, M.Ed., LCSW, CAADC, RAE and Tom McDermitt the Sr. Regional Resource Director, BA, AAC, RAE for . In this episode, we discuss: How addiction as a family disease The roles family and support systems play in recovery How Caron is supporting inclusive recovery environments Equitable access to recovery treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond What it looks like to enter a recovery journey with Caron Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Exploring the interplay between substance misuse, mental health, and infectious disease (Dr. Jerome Adams)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Dr. Jerome Adams is the 20th Surgeon General of the United States and former member of the President’s Coronavirus task force and is presently a Presidential Fellow and the Executive Director of Health Equity Initiatives at Purdue University. In this episode, we hear Dr. Adam’s speak on the importance of prevention in opioid use while exploring the interplay between substance misuse, mental health, and infectious disease. Dr. Adams also reflects on his panel discussion during the Independence Blue Cross Foundation’s 2018 Someone You Know conference and offers insight into how the...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: An MD’s perspective on Inclusive Recovery (Dr. Jeanmarie Perrone)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
is the Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology and Addiction Medicine Initiatives and a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a successful published research author. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Perrone’s role as a national leader in efforts to address the opioid epidemic through her thoughts on stigmas in emergency medicine, equitable access to care through spearheading Penn’s CareConnect “warmline,” the stigma around using lifesaving medications to treat substance use disorder, and Dr. Perrone’s hope for the larger impact of her...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: How digital tools can increase inclusion in recovery (Murphy Jensen)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
is a former professional tennis player who co-founded a digital health management company, , to support others in the recovery community. In this episode, we hear about Murphy’s journey with substance misuse and recovery, while exploring the importance of digital tools when bridging the gap in equitable access to care. Murphy discusses how his own recovery journey has impacted him to help others battling with Substance Use Disorder. Murphy has a new feature documentary coming out soon called “Born to Serve.” The film explores the cultural impact to the world of tennis of the Jensen...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: A Conversation with U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
United States Representative Madeleine Dean and her son Harry Cunnane recently joined Independence Blue Cross’ Someone You Know Associate Resource Group for a virtual town hall. The discussion was moderated by Patrick Flynn, Government Affairs Specialist and Co-lead of the Someone You Know Associate Resource Group, with an introduction by Stephen P. Fera, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. In this episode, host Heather Major narrates the virtual town hall event, which highlights Harry’s personal journey to recovery, how Rep. Dean is advocating for federal funding of collegiate...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Staying Committed to Recovery (John F. White, Jr. & Kyle Shearer)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
The Honorable John F. White, Jr. is the President & CEO of The Consortium, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that provides holistic, community-based services for the empowerment and recovery of all who seek assistance with behavioral health and substance use. Kyle Shearer is a client of The Consortium who benefited from its services throughout his journey to recovery. In this episode, we discuss staying committed to recovery during times of transition, the pandemic’s impact on individuals struggling with addiction, and the value of support services that address the social determinants of...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Putting it to the Test (Angela Smith & Kristen Harootunian)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Angela Smith is the Head of School at The Bridge Way School, Philadelphia’s first recovery high school. Kristen Harootunian is a Bridge Way School alumni and public speaker in active recovery. In this episode, we discuss the challenges young people face when overcoming addiction, the impact of recovery resources in high schools, and how The Bridge Way School creates a learning environment that helps students succeed in their recovery journey. For more information on The Bridge Way School, visit . Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: Family Ties (Mary FitzGerald & Briana Cunningham)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Mary FitzGerald is the CEO of Eluna, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families impacted by grief or addiction through innovative resources and programs. Briana Cunningham is a public affairs specialist at Independence Blue Cross, whose family has been impacted by substance use disorder. In this episode, we discuss Briana’s experience throughout her sister’s struggle with addiction, how her family has navigated the journey, and how Eluna provides children with the tools to help restore hope and break the intergenerational cycle of addiction. For more information on Eluna,...
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Facing the Opioid Crisis Together: The Pressure to Perform (Chris Herren)
Someone You Know: Facing the Opioid Crisis Together
Chris Herren is a former professional basketball player turned author, speaker, and advocate for the recovery community. In this episode, we hear about Chris' journey with substance misuse and recovery, exploring the intersection between the pressure to perform and addiction. Chris discusses how he has used his platform to promote prevention education for students, athletes, and communities. Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website for more information, resources and inspiration:...
info_outlineAngela Smith is the Head of School at The Bridge Way School, Philadelphia’s first recovery high school. Kristen Harootunian is a Bridge Way School alumni and public speaker in active recovery.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges young people face when overcoming addiction, the impact of recovery resources in high schools, and how The Bridge Way School creates a learning environment that helps students succeed in their recovery journey.
For more information on The Bridge Way School, visit www.thebridgewayschool.org.
Hosted by Heather Major, Executive Director, Independence Blue Cross Foundation.
Recovery is possible, and help is available. Please visit our website for more information, resources and inspiration: www.ibxfoundation.org/SYK
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