Episode 76: The Opioid Epidemic

On July 18, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Deni Carise, PhD, and Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake. In the first part of our two-part series, we discussed the current epidemic with Opioid Use Disorder. On Sunday, July 25, you’ll learn about options for treatment!Deni Carise, Phd is the Chief Clinical Officer of the Recovery Centers of America, and an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Psychiatry.Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake is the President of the IBX Foundation. Independence Blue Cross celebrates the 10 year Anniversary of the IBX Foundation! Foundation President is Rev. Lorina Marshall-Blake leads the charge to improve access to health care, prepare nurse leaders, address critical public health issues and solve community health challenges through innovation.​Your Real Champion: Keira Kares Foundation​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champion was Keira Drissel!Keira is a grateful cancer survivor. For months she received chemotherapy through a very large IV in her skin called a port. Now she makes “port pillows” that cushion the skin beneath the pressure of a seatbelt, helping other kids with cancer have a more comfortable ride in the car.