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October 7 - Motivational Monday
"Laughter is such a healing thing, and through laughter, we find commonalities with each other. There's a lot of separation in the world, and by creating more things to laugh at, we can create a common ground for open discussion." Sufe Bradshaw
September 30 - Motivational Monday
"When the world is so complicated, the simple gift of friendship is within all of our hands." Maria Shriver
September 16 - Motivational Monday
"Every human being has to feel a part of a tribe. It's programmed into us. And you have to feel that you're contributing to something." Steve Hatfill
September 9 - Motivational Monday
"And good neighbors make a huge difference in the quality of life. I agree." Robert Fulghum
August 26 - Motivational Monday
"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." Denis Waitley
August 19 - Motivational Monday
"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” – Epictetus
August 12 - Motivational Monday
"It's not the situation, but whether we react negatively or respond positively to the situation that is important." Zig Ziglar
August 5 - Motivational Monday
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be." George A. Sheehan
July 29 - Motivational Monday
“The greater danger for most of us isn’t that our aim is too high and miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo
July 22 - Motivational Monday
"Love your family. Spend time, be kind & serve one another. Make no room for regrets. Tomorrow is not promised & today is short." unknown
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July 15 - Motivational Monday
"A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success." Elbert Hubbard
July 1 - Motivational Monday
"When you're happy you find pure joy in your life. There are no regrets in this state of happiness - and that's a goal worth striving for in all areas of your life." Suze Orman
June 24 - Quote of the Day
Remember, Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.
In June of 2016, we sat down with Dr. Tom Gilson, the nationally known medical examiner from Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Hoping it might inform and help others, Dr. Gilson reviewed Sam McNeil’s report from the medical examiner of Palm Beach County.
Today, we revisit that discussion and uncover how some communities, such as the Baltimore Department of Health, are studying overdose victims to discover new prevention strategies to impede the opioid epidemic.
Also joining us today is Brittney Spencer, the Overdose Fatality Review (OFR) Coordinator for the Maryland Department of Health. Ms. Spencer and her team have been fighting the opioid epidemic since 2014, researching the autopsy reports, treatment admission reports, police reports, and medical records of overdose victims to identify missed opportunities for prevention.
This research helps the OFR collaborate with stakeholders to develop new programs for overdose prevention. These programs save lives and prevent substance use disorder in the future.
The OFR team has learned much from studying the opioid epidemic’s effect on their community. Through their efforts, this one team from Baltimore provides the framework for strategies and programs such as Levels of Care, EMS Leave Behind, and LEAD. Together, these resources provide the necessary response tools to influence and impact the worst health crisis in our country’s history.
Listen to today’s podcast for a detailed breakdown of Maryland’s impact against the opioid crisis, with Brittney Spencer.