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Mary Bono has left the halls of Congress, but she’s still winning with her efforts to stop the misuse of both prescription and illegal drugs. Bono, co-founder and chair of MAPDA (Mothers for Awareness and Prevention of Drug Abuse), wants to see a focus on solutions from lawmakers. With a greater presence of fentanyl in the drug supply, “everything [has] changed because there’s no longer time for experimentation,” Bono says. “‘One pill can kill’ is a [Drug Enforcement Administration] slogan, and it’s true.” She tells “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter that “I’m the daughter of an ear, nose and throat surgeon … and I try to keep balance in mind when we try to go after these policies. I’m very optimistic that we’ll get this right.” Watch the full episode, here: https://chc1.co/3Rhyeir #marybono #overdoseprevention #overdoseresponse #MAPDA #research #healthcarepolicy #healthcare #news #podcast

Community Health Center, Inc. and AmeriCorps recognize the commitment of the millions of AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers who have contributed billions of hours of service across all 50 states and U.S. territories, creating lasting impact in communities nationwide. This year we celebrate our members, volunteers, programs, leaders, and champions who demonstrate that America’s greatness comes from the extraordinary acts of ordinary citizens. ? Our Healthy Communities AmeriCorps team volunteered on Monday with the New Britain Boys & Girls Club to help get their off-site camp ready for the Spring/Summer season. On Tuesday we wrote and delivered thank you letters to our community partners, and lastly, on Wednesday we had a day dedicated to thanking our members for their service. #AmeriCorpsWorks #AmeriCorpsWeek2025 #AmeriCorpsWeek #DayoftheA #CommunityHealthCenter #Connecticut #ServeCT #ServeConnecticut

Do you have an interest in a health career? Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Then The National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement (NIMAA) is right for you! With flexible online learning and hands-on externship locations across Connecticut at Community Health Center, Inc. (CHC), accredited Medical Assistant training is within your reach. Join A Virtual Info Session To Learn More >> https://chc1.co/4cokomv #NIMAA #CommunityHealthCenter #MedicalAssistant #careerinhealthcare

Researchers with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research have impressive progress to report. They’ve developed a biomarker test to measure the protein alpha-synuclein that’s helping to diagnose Parkinson’s disease with more than 90% accuracy, even proving effective at identifying people who may later develop the disease. The test comes at a crucial time: the global rate of Parkinson’s has doubled since Emmy award-winning actor Michael J. Fox first revealed his condition 25 years ago. Neuroscientist and Vice President of Translational Research Samantha Hutten, Ph.D., and Yale University School of Medicine Associate Professor and Patient Council Member Rebecca Miller, Ph.D., join our hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter to discuss efforts to eliminate Parkinson's. Watch the full episode, here: chc1.co/769. #michaeljfox #michaeljfoxfoundation #parkinsons #parkinsonsdisease #research #medicalresearch #healthcare #news #podcast

About 1 in 5 colorectal patients are now under the age of 55, and colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under age 50 and the second for women under 50. During #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth, we present this encore presentation of our interview with Dr. Alan Venook. Dr. Venook is with the University of California-San Francisco and is one of the nation’s leading colorectal cancer researchers. He explained to “Conversations on Health Care” hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter what it will take to reverse the rise in cases among young people. Watch now: chc1.co/768. #colorectalcancerawareness #colorectalcancer #cancerprevention #healthcare #news #podcast

Community Health Center, Inc’s Eastern Regional VP Yvette Highsmith spoke at a press conference at the CT State Capitol to discuss federal Medicaid cutbacks. It is estimated nearly a million CT residents who rely on Medicaid may be at risk. Learn more about how this could affect you as a Connecticut resident >> https://chc1.co/3F8PqUE

How reliable is the current research into the cause of Alzheimer’s disease? Award-winning author Charles Piller’s new book is “Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer's”; it’s raising important questions about certain images that may have been manipulated to bolster the amyloid hypothesis as the cause of Alzheimer’s. Join Conversations on Health Care hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter for an insightful conversation in which Piller responds to criticism of his reporting as well as explain other potential sources of hope in the research field. For instance, clinical trials may reveal, as early as next year, the possible impact of GLP-1 inhibitors — medications developed for obesity and diabetes — on Alzheimer’s. Another theory examines the effect of latent viruses, such as herpes, on the brain. Watch now: chc1.co/767. #alzheimers #alzheimersdisease #research #medicalresearch #GLP1 #healthcare #news #podcast #books

Go on a guided tour of our #Waterbury health center with CHC Regional VP Nicole Seagriff! Get a feel for our facility and apply today to join our amazing team! Watch: youtu.be/_1upQ83ybsI. We're hiring full-time health care providers in Waterbury and new roles are always opening for medical assisting, dental, and patient services. For more information contact [email protected]. Apply today at careers.mwhs1.com. #recruiting #ctjobs #healthcareproviders #applytoday #jobs #careers #connecticut #ct #valuechcs #healthcenter #primarycare

We’re hiring full-time healthcare providers! Apply today to join the CHC team at our #Waterbury health center! Enjoy a tour, learn more, and ask questions during a virtual info session: Thursday, February 20 from 6:30-7:00pm – register, here: chc1.co/2202025. Friday, February 21 from 12:30-1:00 pm – register, here: chc1.co/2212025. Apply at careers.mwhs1.com. For more information, please contact [email protected]. #healthcare #jobs #hiring #ctjobs #applytoday #connecticut #ct #valuechcs

Dr. Louis Sullivan walked the halls of Congress and testified before committees when he was secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. That experience, working in a bipartisan fashion in the President George H.W. Bush administration, is valuable now. During Black History Month, we revisit our interview with Dr. Sullivan for lessons about leadership and the challenges that still exist in our healthcare system. Dr. Sullivan advocates for more Blacks to train to become doctors and explains the challenges that remain for them joining the profession. Listen in as hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter ask him to share his insights. Watch now: chc1.co/766. #blackhistorymonth #healthcare #podcast #news