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A Comprehensive Approach to the Opioid Crisis in Caldwell County, North Carolina [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

County governments are struggling to manage the opioid crisis. The homeless population has tripled with over half of this population suffering from untreated drug addiction and mental health issues. to a three day workshop and also invited an expert on community based opioid treatment programs to moderate the program.

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Drugs Vs. Digital Therapeutics – A Digital Symbiosis

The Medical Futurist

Defining DTx Digital therapeutics deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs to prevent, manage, or treat a medical disorder or disease. On one hand, they stand toe-to-toe, each offering unique modes of healing, on the other, they do their best when working together.

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How Locum Tenens Fits Into Modern Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Barton Associates

There’s a lot that goes into running a healthcare facility , from managing patient care to ensuring adequate coverage around the clock. Doing so builds your reputation in the community as a trusted source of excellent care, but relying solely on permanent staff can present challenges in maintaining this standard.

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Green Practice News – The Climate Issue June 2025

My Green Doctor

Green Practice News The Climate Issue June 2025 In This Issue : Once a year, Green Practice News focuses on the health consequences of global climate change. Here we suggest steps that healthcare managers and clinicians can take to protect their patents. We hope you will discover resources to share with your family as well!

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Trauma-Informed Care: A Podcast with Mariah Robertson, Kate Duchowny, and Ashwin Kotwal

GeriPal

The SAMHSA defines trauma as an event, series events or set of circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally harmful or life threatening, with lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional or spiritual. I guess that’s an event.

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MAFP Supports Two Student Programs This Summer!

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

Between routine care, medication management, and patients who opened up about their mental health struggles, it was clear that a strong baseline of trust had been established. I hope to continue my involvement with such an inspiring group of leaders who value community, collaboration, and commitment to service.

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PC for People Experiencing Homelessness: Naheed Dosani

GeriPal

Michael’s Hospital in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. The social determinants of health and what community well being was a big part of. I always knew that I wanted to get into healthcare, to use healthcare as a springboard for social change in our communities. Like, these are challenging things.