The Birthing Parent Opioid Crisis

Interview with Dr. Stephen Patrick

The Q&A

Sick of the Week: Listeria

The opioid epidemic has affected the lives of millions of Americans, including pregnant people experiencing opioid use disorder and their newborns. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Stephen Patrick, MD, speak about the specific effects of the opioid epidemic on pregnant people and the importance of improving their access to life-saving treatment. 

In the Q&A, Bristow updates on the status of bird flu and answers questions on a new pill for postpartum depression, the rise early onset cancer cases, and silicone vs plastics. Sick of the Week takes a dive into the ongoing listeria outbreak: what is it, how did it happen, and what you need to know.

For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the Show Notes.

Have a question for Laurel? Send it to healthwanted@wabe.org or @healthwantedshow on IG. You can also leave a comment on YouTube. Or, leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630 - the possibilities are endless!

For more, visit wabe.org/healthwanted

The opioid epidemic has affected the lives of millions of Americans, including pregnant people experiencing opioid use disorder and their newborns. This week on Health Wanted, host Laurel Bristow and guest Stephen Patrick, MD, speak about the specific effects of the opioid epidemic on pregnant people and the importance of improving their access to life-saving treatment. 
In the Q&amp;A, Bristow updates on the status of bird flu and answers questions on a new pill for postpartum depression, the rise early onset cancer cases, and silicone vs plastics. Sick of the Week takes a dive into the ongoing listeria outbreak: what is it, how did it happen, and what you need to know.
For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/about/communications/health-wanted/show-notes/episode-eight-maternal-opioid-crisis/index.html">Show Notes</a>.
Have a question for Laurel? Send it to <a href="mailto:healthwanted@wabe.org">healthwanted@wabe.org</a> or @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthwantedshow">healthwantedshow on IG</a>. You can also <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3eaLS2Yj7DdRpofXFnkgpfHf4Jbr2fsa&amp;si=9_4H56azq-OGTIGL">leave a comment on YouTube</a>. Or, leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630 - the possibilities are endless!
For more, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/healthwanted/">wabe.org/healthwanted</a>

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.

A partnership between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.

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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

Health Wanted brings you each week’s need-to-know public health headlines and breaks down the science behind trending topics. Host and social media science influencer Laurel Bristow covers everything from Ozempic to the ozone, interviewing experts and answering your questions, all in pursuit of better health.
A partnership between WABE and the Emory Rollins School of Public Health.
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This public health show is intended solely for general information purposes, and is not intended to provide medical advice, to be used in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or other conditions. The information in the show should not be relied upon in a manner that would either delay medical treatment or result in unnecessary medical treatment. Always consult a physician or health care provider with your health or treatment concerns.

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