
Melissa Ellin
mental health reporter @WGLTNews via @Report4America // words in @BostonDotCom @mainemonitor @metrowestdaily @BostonGlobe
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2 weeks ago |
wvpe.org | Melissa Ellin
Recent data shows that opioid overdose deaths have dropped nationwide, and researchers said the spread of opioid overdose reversal medications may be contributing to the decline. But studies suggest some communities still struggle with access and distribution of naloxone — also known by its brand name nasal spray Narcan. "Rural communities are very challenged," said Scott Barrows, who directs the OSF HealthCare Innovation Design Lab student in Peoria, Ill.
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1 month ago |
wosu.org | Melissa Ellin
Recent data shows that opioid overdose deaths have dropped nationwide, and researchers said the spread of opioid overdose reversal medications may be contributing to the decline. But studies suggest some communities still struggle with access and distribution of naloxone — also known by its brand name nasal spray Narcan. "Rural communities are very challenged," said Scott Barrows, who directs the OSF HealthCare Innovation Design Lab student in Peoria, Ill.
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1 month ago |
kbia.org | Melissa Ellin
Recent data shows that opioid overdose deaths have dropped nationwide, and researchers said the spread of opioid overdose reversal medications may be contributing to the decline. But studies suggest some communities still struggle with access and distribution of naloxone — also known by its brand name nasal spray Narcan. “Rural communities are very challenged,” said Scott Barrows, who directs the OSF HealthCare Innovation Design Lab student in Peoria, Ill.
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2 months ago |
nprillinois.org | Melissa Ellin
Before Marie tried ketamine for her mental health, she said she was deeply depressed and anxious, struggling to get out of bed in the morning and passively suicidal — she would often think about taking her life, though she didn’t make plans. She’d tried everything. At 16, Prozac. When that didn’t work, Zoloft. Then, she was hospitalized. Once she got out, Paxil — and that failed, too. “I’ve been on less antidepressants than I have diets.” Marie joked on a Zoom call with WGLT.
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Mar 16, 2025 |
wglt.org | Melissa Ellin
The Community Health Care Clinic in Normal is now accepting applicants who make up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level, or FPL. Previously, applicants had to make up 185% of the FPL.
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