Hospital receives $50,000 grant to help fight opioid epidemic

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The grant ensures 24/7 access to care for people experiencing an overdose or with opioid use disorder As part of a bigger program, new staff, medications, training and tools are coming to help Marcum and Wallace Hospital patients These funds better equip our Emergency Department (ED) to help people suffering from opioid use. Part of…

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Michael Munson’s Story

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Your support of the Peer Recovery Program pulled Michael out of a cycle of addiction Twelve years of substance abuse stole Michael Munson’s marriage, his career and his peace of mind. Your gift to the Peer Recovery Program is giving him a second chance. “If it wasn’t for this program, I would not be here…

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Addiction Services

Cause Addiction Services Save a Life Support addiction treatments that help people recover Donate You can help someone take the first step on the road to recovery Our substance abuse services depend on compassionate people like you to provide the best resources for those trying to overcome addiction Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center is…

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Addiction Services

Cause Addiction Services Save a Life Support addiction treatments that help people recover Donate You can help someone take the first step on the road to recovery Our treatment programs and community awareness events support people who want to overcome addiction Mercy Health Marcum and Wallace Hospital is committed to helping everyone overcome addiction to…

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Meet Bethany Porter

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Your gift to the Peer Recovery Program helped Bethany get into recovery and stay sober Bethany Porter grew up in an environment where substance abuse was common. She saw many of her family members living with addiction. “I’ve been in the scene my whole life—I didn’t know normal,” she says. In her late teens, a…

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Meet Chloe

You helped Chloe find her career passion while helping people with substance abuse issues When Chloe Caplinger was in her final semester working toward a degree in advanced medical imaging, she realized she wanted to do more. Because of you, a volunteer program at Mercy Health inspired Chloe to pursue a career in rural medicine.…

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Lori’s Story

You helped Lori stop smoking and start sharing her talents Lori Somen loves to sew, make crafts and bake, but her lifelong smoking habit was holding her back. “I wasn’t able to use those talents because I was always self-conscious about my smoking,” she recalls. “I had been praying and asking the Lord to send…

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Addiction Services

Cause Addiction Services Save a Life Support addiction treatments that help people get sober Donate You can help someone take the first step on the road to recovery Our substance abuse treatment programs depend on compassionate people like you to provide the best resources for those trying to overcome addiction Mercy Health is committed to…

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