Public Health Out Loud
Public Health Out Loud is a podcast that delves into the broader public health concerns and issues facing everyday Rhode Islanders. From discussions about safeguarding against future pandemics to actionable plans for families to help keep their loved ones safe from preventable diseases, Public Health Out Loud is a no nonsense resource for listeners who want to stick to the facts. Host Dr. Philip Chan promises to deliver accurate, light-hearted, and informative public health updates that matter to you. This podcast is brought to you by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Public Health Out Loud
Notes from a Peer Recovery Specialist
Living with a substance use condition can feel isolating. But it doesn’t have to feel that way. Peer recovery support specialists are working to break through that isolation by tapping into something no medical training can provide: lived experience with addiction and recovery.
In this week’s episode, we hear from Ines Garcia, a peer recovery support specialist at the East Bay Recovery Center. Garcia talks about the strategies she uses to help people who are living with substance use conditions find a path to recovery. And for Garcia, like many peer recovery specialists, this work is personal.
Listen to this week’s episode of Public Health Out Loud to learn more about the role of peer recovery support specialists. You’ll also hear co-hosts, Dr. Philip Chan and Dr. Jim McDonald, talk through the changes medical professionals can make to eliminate the biases and barriers people with substance use conditions face in the healthcare provider’s office. “Whatever your story is when you enter my exam room, I want to make you feel welcome,” Dr. McDonald says. “It’s a safe space.”