Prevention Intervention & Health Equity

New Perspectives - Dr. Nameeta Dookeran

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature board-certified addiction medicine physician, Dr. Nameeta Dookeran. Tune in as she shares her perspectives on a new episode of Prevention Intervention & Health Equity.

New Perspectives - Ashley McGill & Stephanie Greenfield

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Fri, 9 May 2025 15:13:04 +0000

Tune in as Ashley McGill & Stephanie Greenfield, medical students at Nova Southeastern University (NSU MD), share their perspectives on a new episode of Prevention Intervention & Health Equity.

New Perspectives - Donald Goldberg

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:18:17 +0000

Tune in as Donald Goldberg, Professional Sober Coach and Counselor at Crisis Center Management, shares his perspectives on a new episode of Prevention Intervention & Health Equity.

New Perspectives - Dr. Julie Jacko

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 15:56:08 +0000

In this episode, we feature Dr. Julie Jacko, Chaired Professor of Health Informatics and Data Science at the University of Edinburgh, the Interim Director of the Usher Institute and the Dean of Innovation and Engagement for the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

New Perspectives- Peyton Buettner

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Listen as our project coordinator shares accomplishments and stories from the Florida Blue Foundation Funded NSU MD Youth Opioid Initiative.

New Perspectives - Tiffany Rivera

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 15:53:24 +0000

Tune in as Tiffany Rivera, Assistant Coordinator for YDLA at Deerfield Beach Community Cares, shares her perspectives on a new episode of Prevention Intervention.

New Perspectives - Jan Thoman, Lisa Keeler, & Dr. Wendy Stephan

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:54:42 +0000

Jan Thoman, Lisa Keeler, and Dr. Wendy Stephan return for another episode!

New Perspectives - SAC Deanne Reuter

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 16:48:27 +0000

Deanne L. Reuter, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Miami Field Division, joins host Peyton to share the DEA's role and insights on the opioid crisis in South Florida. To learn more about the DEA's prevention initiatives, visit the following websites: www.justthinktwice.gov www.GetSmartAboutDrugs.gov www.campusdrugprevention.gov www.dea.gov

New Perspectives - Jan Thoman, Lisa Keeler, and Dr. Wendy Stephan

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Wendy Stephan, Health Education Coordinator at the Florida Poison Information Center, joins Lisa Keeler and Jan Thoman for another episode of Florida Blue’s Prevention Intervention podcast!

New Perspectives - William Atkinson

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Fri, 6 Sep 2024 13:07:59 +0000

In this episode, we feature William Atkinson, Executive Director of the Recovery Epicenter Foundation. As the leader of a recovery community organization, Will has spearheaded narcan distribution efforts, peer support training, the creation of peer respite centers, and connecting peer support services to the overall continuum of care in the Tampa Bay region and Florida. He also sits on the Florida Association of Recovery Residences, Floridians for Recovery, Fellowship RCO, and SPC Human Services board of Directors.

New Perspectives - Jan Thoman & Lisa Keeler

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:19:01 +0000

Listen to Lisa Keeler, Regional Director, and Jan Thoman, Tri-County Manager, as they speak on the evolution of the South Florida Opioid Alliance and the incredible outreach their organization does!

New Perspectives- Dr. Michael Parker

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we feature Dr. Michael Parker, a pharmacologist and our education lead on our FL Blue Opioid Grant.

New Perspectives - Jennifer Wills Part 2

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 1 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Jennifer Wills is the Network Partnership and Expansion Lead for Care Connect. She started as a Social Service Worker in 2008 and have since been working closely with young people and families within the community in various roles. In this episode, part two of her conversation with us, we talk about the BRAVE Summit, an event aimed at addressing stigma surrounding mental health among youth.

New Perspectives-- Jennifer Wills Part 1

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:38:16 +0000

Jennifer Wills is the Network Partnership and Expansion Lead for Care Connect. She started as a Social Service Worker in 2008 and have since been working closely with young people and families within the community in various roles. This episode, part one of her two-part episode with us, she talks about her own lived experience.

New Perspectives - Rohith Ganjam

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Dion Allen) — Thu, 1 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Listen to Rohith Ganjam, an undergraduate student in NSU's 8 year DO program, as he advocates heavily for a more "empathetic" style of care for people struggling with substance abuse. Mr. Ganjam continues his work in substance abuse at NSU as a part of the NSU MD Youth Opioid Initiative, as well as starting his own club "ICANNARCAN" at NSU undergrad.

New Perspectives - Marlo Bloomfield

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Dion Allen) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 02:21:57 +0000

She holds an Msc. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, a Bsc. in Social Work and over 20 years of experience working with children, youths and their families. Listen as Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Marlo Bloomfield, shares her perspective concerning youths, addiction and substance abuse.

New Perspectives - Misty Eyez Alicea

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Dion Allen) — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 23:35:23 +0000

In this episode, we are joined by Misty Eyez Alicea, the Director of Transgender Services, Women’s Healthy Living & LGBTQ+ Training/Education at SunServe in South Florida. Listen in as she speaks on the impact of substance abuse on the LGBTQ+ community, and shares insight on exercising sensitivity when engaging with marginalized populations.

New Perspectives - Dr. Arkene Levy

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Dion Allen) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:55:44 +0000

Dr. Arkene Levy, the principal investigator (PI) for the Florida Blue NSU MD Youth Opioid Initiative, joined us to speak on the issue of substance abuse and the timeliness of the work being done in the project. She highlighted the importance of community engagement and collaboration and discussed plans for sustaining the work beyond the life of the grant.

New Perspectives - TJ Ward Part 2

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Tue, 5 Dec 2023 19:25:04 +0000

TJ Ward, the North Florida Director of Advocacy for Project Opioid, is back with us for Part 2 of the conversation about the complex issue of experimenting with substances, and ways that parents can intervene to ensure their child's safety. His work with the ANYTHING BUT OBVIOUS campaign has been a success in raising awareness of the risks and deadly impacts of synthetic opioids. You can learn more about the campaign by visiting: anythingbutobvious.com

New Perspectives - TJ Ward Part 1

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Fri, 1 Dec 2023 20:22:02 +0000

Tune in for our conversation with TJ Ward, the North Florida Director of Advocacy for Project Opioid, a collaborative focused on convening key leaders across the region to confront the overdose crisis. He has spent over 25 years of his professional life in the nonprofit sector, where he helped start and successfully grow two large organizations from the ground up. In this episode, he talks about ANYTHING BUT OBVIOUS, a social media campaign that has been making a significant impact in raising awareness of the dangers of experimenting with drugs. For more information about the campaign, visit the website: anythingbutobvious.com

New Perspectives - Dr. Sanchez Part 2

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner, Dr. Dion Allen) — Sun, 5 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Listen to Part 2 of the conversation with Dr. Jesus Sanchez from Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy as he expounds on the current epidemic.

New Perspectives - Dr. Sanchez Part 1

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Fri, 3 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Listen as we talk to Dr. Jesus Sanchez from Nova Southeastern University as he shares his experience researching the Heroin Epidemics

New Perspectives - Casey Wood

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Casey Wood, the director of prevention at New Horizons in the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee, shares her experience working with youth and how prevention is key.

New Perspectives-- Kat

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Listen as Kat, a clinical psychology doctoral candidate, shares her perspective on mental health and substance abuse

New Perspectives-- Danielle Oldham

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner, Julie Jacko) — Mon, 22 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This week our guest is Danielle Oldham, the Program Director at Take Stock in Children Palm Beach. Listen as she shares her experiences with prevention tactics as they relate to the youth she serves everyday.

New Perspectives-- Difo

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner, Dr. Julie Jacko) — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Difo is one of our community partners at Big Brothers Big Sisters and shares how important prevention is when it comes to avoiding substance abuse issues especially when that support comes in the form of menrotship!

New Perspectives-- Rachel

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Listen as we learn about how Rachel's experiences with substance abuse and misuse as a young adult shaped her career and life as a social worker and research assistant

New Perspectives-- Sruthi

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Listen as we learn about Sruthi's experience as a Medical Student going through rotations.

New Perspectives-- Jovil Wharton

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Listen as we learn about Jovil's experience working with youth and substance mis-use.

New Perspectives-- Cathy Campbell

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Listen as Cathy Campbell shares her story about how the impact of drug use has changed her family

New Perspectives- Nico

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Hear from a completely new perspective as Nico, a high school student, shares his perspective of substance abuse education and why youth turn to substances

New Perspectives-- Danielle Searcy

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Peyton Buettner) — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:30:00 +0000

Follow as we discuss addiction in youth with Danielle Searcy, a trained youth professional, mother and former teacher.

Caitlin's Recovery

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000

Listen to Caitlin tell her story of recovery from heroine and other substances.

Caroline's Recovery

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:56:50 +0000

Listen to Caroline tell her story of recovery from heroine and other substances.

Matthew Slavik Recovery AA Interview

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Christina E. Maskley, Dr. Julie Jacko) — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 19:53:58 +0000

Matthew Slavik discusses his struggles with heroin and numerous illegal substances, and his overcoming of his addiction.

Leah Alcohol Recovery

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Christina E. Maskley, Dr. Julie Jacko) — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:50:58 +0000

Leah is 4.5 years sober, a new homeowner, and works as an engineer for Tableau. She is discussing her addiction and her recovery.

Tyler Recovery Interview

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Christina Maskley, Dr. Julie Jacko) — Sun, 8 May 2022 13:08:43 +0000

Hosted by Christina E. Maskley: Tyler is 11 years sober and thriving in his recovery. He is currently a Director of Operations and a scuba director in Davie, Florida. He is also happily married with a new baby at home.

M.J. - From DUI to the Road of Recovery

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Christina Maskley, Dr. Julie Jacko, Katherine Cohen) — Fri, 8 Apr 2022 17:55:47 +0000

Hosted by Christina E. Maskley: M.J.’s journey of recovery started in 2019 after a DUI arrest (May). As of August 2019 she is a recovering alcoholic and working in a professional field and has lived in South Florida since 1995 and has been married for 21 years. She comes from a long family history of addiction and substance abuse.

Bobbie - Experiences of a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Julie Jacko, Katherine Cohen, Christina E. Maskley) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:31:22 +0000

Hosted by Christina E. Maskley: Barbara Hayes-Murray (AKA Bobbie). Bobbie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Psychology Professor of over 30 years. She owns her own practice and works very closely in substance abuse intervention, prevention, and treatment. Bobbie offers an inside look into the world of substance use recovery, treatments, and recent trends.

Carolina - Stories from an Emergency Room Nurse

Fri, 4 Mar 2022 20:59:30 +0000

Hosted by Christina E. Maskley: Carolina has worked as a nurse in South Florida for fifteen years. Throughout her experience, she has seen the true effects of addiction and the substance use epidemic. In this episode, narrated by Project Coordinator Christina Maskley, Carolina describes some of the trends and concerning side effects she is seeing within South Florida emergency rooms.

Mac Cather - Learn From my Mistakes, My Story of Addiction

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 20:44:49 +0000

Mac Cather opens up about his struggles with addiction in this episode. His long road to recovery included thirteen rehabs, ten different high schools, two trips to jail, losing more than twenty-five friends to overdoses, and he finally reached recovery after he was arrested.

Cathy Cather - My Son was an Addict

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 20:31:07 +0000

Cathy Cather talks about her son's struggle with addiction and his long path to recovery. As the CEO of Parallel Profile, she discusses the important role of genetics in addiction and warns against the perils of substance abuse.

Dr. Wendy Ellis - How Running Track & Field Saved My Life!

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Wendy Ellis, Sebastian Rusk, Dr. Julie Jacko) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 16:52:33 +0000

Dr. Ellis has an inspiring story of excelling in spite of significant hurdles. Her passion for Track and Field propelled her forward into a successful and drug-free life. Throughout her life, multiple mentors pushed her toward success. In this episode, Dr. Ellis provides motivational advice to youth growing up in difficult situations.

Prevention Intervention Preview

Pbuettner@nova.edu (Dr. Arkene Levy & Peyton Buettner) — Wed, 3 Nov 2021 16:05:04 +0000

Here is a quick preview of what is to come with our podcast!