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3rd Annual Current Concepts in Integrated Health Care brings together professionals from Northeast Ohio
November 10, 2016
Over 160 Health Care Professionals Attend Conference Over 160 health care professionals attended the 3rd Annual Current Concepts in Integrated Health Care on November 5th to learn more about topics in the mental health and addiction fields. Physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and other professionals received continuing education credits to learn about topics from treating […]
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ADM Board Honors Trailblazers at Appreciation Luncheon
November 3, 2016
About 300 people attended the appreciation luncheon where the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board paid tribute to local trailblazers. Those who received Trailblazer Awards include: TESTA Companies, Judge Annalisa Stubbs Williams, Dr. Nicole Labor, and Reba McCray. In 2007, the County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health […]
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New Staff Welcomed by ADM Board
October 5, 2016
Last month, the ADM Board welcomed Charity Saffell as an accountant in the Finance Department and newest member of the Board staff. Charity graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration. Prior to accepting this position, she was employed as a Senior Accounting Specialist at a mental health agency in Stark […]
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Opiate task force says funds needed
September 28, 2016
Group also discusses new Good Samaritan law 9/22/2016 West Side Leader By Kathleen Folkerth WEST AKRON – The time has come for the state to provide more resources in the fight against opiate abuse. Those attending the Sept. 14 Summit County Opiate Task Force’s quarterly meeting said. “They’re asking for resources” said Travis Bornstein, whose […]
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DEA Issues Carfentanil Warning to Police and Public
September 25, 2016
Dangerous Opioid 10,000 Times More Potent than Morphine and 100 Times More Potent than Fentanyl SEP 22 – (Washington, D.C.) – DEA has issued a public warning to the public and law enforcement nationwide about the health and safety risks of carfentanil. Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is 10,000 times more potent than morphine […]
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ADM Board Welcomes New Members
September 21, 2016
The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board welcomed three new members last month. Lucas M. Blower, Vivianne Whalen Duffrin and Rev. Russell T. Ham were sworn in by Summit County Common Pleas Judge Todd McKenney at the September meeting. The ADM Board of Directors is comprised of 14 Summit […]
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ADM Board Increases Residential Treatment Beds
September 14, 2016
The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board will fund 20 additional residential treatment beds for males with opiate / heroin addiction at IBH Addiction Recovery Center beginning October 1st. The ADM Board of Directors recently approved an additional 3.2 million dollars […]
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Drug Disposal Bags Now Available
September 7, 2016
40,000 bags donated through Summit County Community Partnership Summit County Community Partnership received a donation by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals of 40,000 drug deactivation pouches for distribution to senior centers, patients, parents, and families in Akron and Summit County to provide a safe and responsible drug disposal method, preventing abuse and misuse of leftover prescription medication. The […]
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ADM Board Issues Request for Proposals (RFP) for Transitional Housing
The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board is requesting proposals for post-detox transitional housing. The purpose of this additional housing is to provide interim support for those seeking help as they transition to the level of care needed to address their illness. This includes transitioning from detox and awaiting […]
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ADM Board Welcomes Eric Hutzell
June 9, 2016
Eric Hutzell joins us as the Research & Quality Improvement Coordinator, responsible for planning, organizing, and developing research designs; to gather analyze and evaluate the significance of statistical data. Eric possesses a comprehensive background in leadership, strategic planning, and quality control from six years of service as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army […]
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