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Weekly Health Digest: Pig Heart, NFL, Antibiotics, Drug Shortage, Research, and a New Weapon Against Mosquitos

New from the News Team: Delve into our latest Health Digest, highlighting groundbreaking advances like pig heart transplants and innovative strategies against mosquitoes, while also probing questions about the NFL's artificial turf and the challenges of drug shortages. Join the discussion on making antibiotics profitable and the urgent call for inclusivity in research.
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Health Beyond the Blog: Exploring ‘Heroin(e)’ — A Netflix Documentary

Lexy Campbell recommends the poignant Netflix documentary, 'Heroin(e),' which delves deep into the opioid crisis in Huntington, West Virginia, often labeled as the overdose capital of the U.S. The film paints a compelling narrative by following three resilient women from diverse backgrounds, all united in their efforts to combat the devastating impact of drug addiction in their community.
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Chris Lindley: How One Valley Changed the Equation

Join host Dr. Charles Raison for a fascinating conversation with Chris Lindley, Executive Director of Eagle Valley Behavioral Health and the primary architect of the remarkable changes in mental health care that have occurred under his leadership. Mr. Lindley’s recounting of how he and his team revolutionized behavioral health care will provide a wealth of ideas that will be of interest to healthcare administrators, clinicians, patients, and anyone who cares for someone struggling with mental illness.
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