July 18, 2021 – The Opioid Epidemic

On July 18, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie will be joined by Deni Carise, PhD, and Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake. In this two part series, learn about the current epidemic with Opioid Use Disorder this week and options for treatment next week.

Deni Carise, PhD

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 Deparment of Psychiatry.

Reverend Lorina Marshall-Blake

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

Your Real Champion of the week is 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.