Author: Aaron Payne

ARC Awards Grant To Help Pave Road To Addiction Recovery

This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. The Appalachian Regional Commission has awarded a major grant to what it calls an innovative pilot program for a region hit hard by the addiction crisis. The goal is to help people struggling with addiction get on the road to treatment, […]

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New Prescription: Ohio Valley Native Dr. Patrice Harris Is First Black Woman To Lead AMA

This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Dr. Patrice Harris took the oath in June to become the first African-American woman to serve as president of the powerful American Medical Association, the largest professional association for physicians in the United States. Harris also brings another unique perspective to the job as […]

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Working Toward Recovery: Ohio Town Fights Addiction With Focus On Economy

This article was originally published by Ohio Valley ReSource. Addiction specialists, business leaders, law enforcement officials and other community members gathered around tables at Shawnee State University to talk about two big challenges in Scioto County, Ohio: a shrinking economy and a growing addiction crisis. The Appalachian Regional Commission brought […]

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