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CARE Urges Drug Takeback to Curb Opioid Abuse in Teens and Young Adults

April 26, 2018 by The Inside Press

This Saturday, April 28, is the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where communities are urged to remove unused prescription drugs from their home and dispose of them properly. A local NYC non-profit, Center for Adolescent Research and Education (CARE), has created an emotional film and website that exposes opioid addiction in the home and how this relatively unknown, but deadly killer is growing in youths. Interestingly, the film’s director was personally impacted by this issue. You can view the film here.

Misuse of prescription drugs by young people is growing and too often these addictions start in the home. In fact, a new study conducted in Toronto revealed that 1 in every 6 deaths in young adults is opioid related. As Take Back Day approaches, CARE is hoping to increase awareness of the day and the importance of protecting homes and families from addiction. Additionally CARE is currently forging relationships with innovators to construct an opioid lock box prototype for homes and pharmacies, and with national pharmacy chains to discuss in-store initiatives that can make “taking-back” prescription drugs easier for families and communities.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Westchester Tagged With: care, opioid, Opioid abuse, Prescription Drug Takeback Day, teenage opioid abuse

On Love and Caring in the Age of Trump

February 14, 2018 by Inside Press

You know… as a local publisher, I have received assorted criticism from both sides of the political aisle.
 
For not doing enough with my press and my time even at the local level to counter the age of Trump. When I try, it can feel like a Herculean task as I try to keep up with community coverage, press deadlines, paper work, etc. This local publisher gig is frequently a full time job, and then some.
 
From others: for being ‘too political’ with my press.
 I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer. And navigating these tugs and pulls from both directions can feel somewhat exhausting as I ride this see saw, still. I maintain my independence so that I’m not pulled too much in either direction, actually.
 
Whether I’m doing enough, or not enough, whether I miss the mark, or am on target, I always try to convey: that while love lost a round, its power is unbeatable, and I’m confident it will win at the end. And that I appreciate and am grateful for all the activist efforts, too.
 
As erratic as I can be, I  always, always try to strike a note that conveys that at the very least, I am awake, and that I CARE.
 
I CARE about the environment, and supporting real science.
I CARE about women’s hard fought for rights under siege and protecting choice.
I CARE about the aggressive accumulation of wealth in the hands of the few.
I CARE about supporting a vision of a Rainbow over America, and compassionate leaders who would never marginalize any one group, resort to hard core exclusionary tactics, or consider one group more deserving than another.
 
Well, you get the idea.
 
Happy Valentine’s Day, with love and care.  — Grace

Filed Under: Just Between Us Tagged With: Age of Trump, care, Inside Press, love

Sunshine Children’s Home

March 6, 2016 by The Inside Press

Sunshine-Childrens-HomeOur happy home probably looks a little different from yours. When you’re nudging young sleepy heads awake, we may be lovingly checking vital signs on ours. When you’re serving your kids breakfast, we may be administering a life sustaining IV to ours. When yours are enjoying bath time with bubbles and toys, we may be giving a sponge bath to keep ours clean and dry. Yes, our happy homes look different–but they’re the same where it counts. For a child, home is wherever you can feel secure that your needs will be met–all of your needs, every single day. sunshinechildrenshome.org

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Filed Under: Words & Wisdoms From Our Sponsors Tagged With: care, children, home, Inside Press, Sunshine Children's Home, theinsidepress.com

Getting to Know Matt Marucci at New Castle Physical Therapy

March 6, 2016 by The Inside Press

A Dedication to “An Utmost Attention to Quality of Care”

Matt and Laura Gavan Marucci and family
Matt and Laura Gavan Marucci and family

By Matt Smith

It’s the familiar adage we’ve heard time and again: “Change is good. Change makes the world go ‘round. Don’t be afraid of change.” While Matt Marucci, who opened New Castle Physical Therapy in March 2007, recognizes that change is indeed necessary for growing a business, he takes pride in knowing one very important element of his practice has remained constant since Day One: to “provide the highest level of care and service possible.” With a dedicated staff of six (four therapists and two receptionists) and rave reviews from clients throughout the county, we can undoubtedly agree that, although change is good in some cases, a successful strategy is better left untouched.

“Treating one patient per hour allows us to provide a level of individualized care that is rare in today’s health care environment,” Marucci explains, when asked what makes his clinic unique. “Whether it’s the front desk or the therapists, everyone here cares about the people who walk through our door. I think that sets a positive foundation for the experience patients have here.”

Patients come to NCPT with all types of injuries and conditions. Concerning the problems NCPT specifically treats, “We run the gamut,” says Marucci, adding that their practice has no age limitations: “We see everyone from adolescents to geriatrics.”

Citing patients with long-term conditions such as cerebral palsy or stroke recovery, but also those with every day “sprains and strains or aches and pains,” in the back, neck, knees, or shoulders, to name some major problem areas, he explains that the range of conditions is so extensive, it truly encompasses “anything under the realm of orthopedics.”

Through its affiliation with the Hospital for Special Surgery, and in consultation with experts from the Hospital, NCPT also helps patients with unique orthopedic conditions and post-operative rehabilitations.”

Marucci assures that no matter the extent of the patient’s condition, all issues are treated with the utmost attention to the quality of care.

With such a strong focus toward the well-being of his patients, it’s clear Marucci has a lot to be proud of; but there’s one aspect of the practice that he believes most significantly contributes to successful treatment: the company’s “one patient per hour” approach. He stresses the importance of the one-on-one relationship between patient and therapist, especially when dealing with long-term conditions.

He explains that by extending the length of therapist/patient sessions, therapists are able to complete a more thorough evaluation and treatment strategy. “It’s a matter of [staying with the patient] and helping them break it all down so they have a thorough understanding of what they can do to help themselves,” he says. “All of our therapists have or are working on advanced certifications, and [have] plenty of continuing education, but if we only have 15 minutes with a patient, there is only so much we can do.”

A full hour of treatment also means the patient can use that time to thoroughly understand his or her condition, and work with the therapist to improve it and alleviate any associated pain. With this in mind, Matt urges therapists to take full advantage of the time spent with their patients, stating, “The ability to empower people through their recovery is a wonderful opportunity,” and it’s not to be taken for granted.

Marucci certainly knows this to be true in the case of his practice, and he recognizes that providing excellent care means continuing hard work. Speaking specifically about which achievements make him most proud, he says, with a smile: “the community of people that has formed here.” He takes satisfaction in knowing that, by launching the practice, he has indirectly created a unique family environment, which grows wider and stronger each year, adding life and vibrancy to a place that literally had none before.

“When we first found this space, it was a very stale, generic office space,” Marucci explains. “To [look at it now and] see the community and camaraderie that has developed is very fulfilling.” In describing the rare connection between members of this group, he makes particular mention of the special bond longtime patients have, not only with the staff and therapists, but with other longtime patients.

Matt Marucci
Matt Marucci

“There’s just something about seeing that connection that makes me very happy,” he continues. “It makes it feel like home.” ncpt faciilty

What’s more? Not only is his family expanding at work, it’s also expanding at home: his second daughter, Nora, was born on May 9, 2015. And while adjusting to life with a new one has been somewhat hectic. “Last night was a rough night,” he admits. He gives full credit to wife, Laura, also a physical therapist at NCPT, for helping to make the transition between home and work (and back again) very smooth. “She’s my rock at home,” he says. “And she’s a great mother.” Ultimately, with the baby sleeping (mostly) through the night, and their three-year-old daughter, Clare, comfortable in her role as big sister, Marucci notes, rather contently, that “all in all, life at home is great.”

And considering the ongoing success of NCPT, one could also say the same is true of life at work. Of course, none of this is lost on Marucci, who also wishes to extend his thanks to the many patients–the “very vocal advocates”–who consistently recommend the facility to their friends. “[Word of mouth] is the lifeblood of a small business,” he comments. “It’s appreciated more than they’ll ever know.”

As for the success of the business itself? “It’s crazy,” he remarks. “You open up, hoping for the best, staring at the phone and hoping that it rings, and seeing it slowly build and build and build…” He throws his hands up in amazement. “We’ve been very fortunate. I’m extremely grateful.”

New Castle Physical Therapy is located at 16 Schuman Road in Millwood. For more information, please visit newcastlept.net 

Filed Under: Sponsor News! Tagged With: care, Inside Press, Matt Marucci, Physical Therapy, quality, theinsidepress.com, treatment

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