On December 17, 2019, Denise O’Connell (by phone), senior program manager, Lunder-Dineen Health Education Alliance of Maine, discussed the Time to Ask initiative on this program dealing with alcohol misuse and binge drinking in Maine.
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Dec 17, 2019
Maine Calling — Alcohol & Binge Drinking in Maine: Alcohol Use Disorder and What Can Be Done to Help
Oct 16, 2018
MOTIVATE on WVOM FM – Senior Talk
On September 30, Lunder-Dineen MOTIVATE Advisory team members spoke with Senior Talk’s show host and moderator Carol Higgins Taylor about maintaining good oral health in older adults. The advisory team members included Lenard W. Kaye, DSW, PhD; Demi Kouzounas, DMD; and Timothy Oh. DMD, FACD, FPFA, FICD. They discussed how studies show a correlation between oral health and overall health.
Oct 16, 2018
Time to Ask on WVOM FM – Senior Talk
On September 30, Lunder-Dineen Time to Ask advisory team members participated in the WVOM Senior Talk show. Lunder-Dineen guests included Stephanie Nichols, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP; Mary Lindsey Smith, PhD, MSW; and Lenard W. Kaye, DSW, PhD to discuss the impacts of substance use in the older adult population with show host/moderator Carol Higgins-Taylor. It is important for seniors, family members, and caregivers to understand the risks and effects of alcohol use in older adults.
Sep 26, 2017
Time to Ask on WZON AM620 – The Pulse
On September 26, Lunder-Dineen Time to Ask Advisory team members participated in the WZON, The Pulse, AM 620 show. Mass General's John F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP joined Shawn Yardley, BSW, MBA, CEO of Community Concepts, and show host/moderator Don Cookson, to discuss the impacts of substance use, the importance of fostering and supporting those in recovery and recovery-oriented resources and programs for individuals and families across the state.
Sep 15, 2017
Good Morning Maine — Noah's Notes
On September 15, Bruce Campbell, LCSW, LADC, CCS from Wellspring Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services and the Bangor Area Recovery Network joined Dr. Noah Nesin, MD, FAAFP from Penobscot Community Health Care and Lunder-Dineen adviser, for the Noah's Notes segment of Good Morning Maine to discuss National Recovery Month and the issues facing Maine. National Recovery Month is the time to take action and help raise awareness for programs that strengthen our communities against substance use disorders.
Apr 27, 2017
It’s time for physicians to ask patients about their drinking
Apr 18, 2017
Noah's Notes segment of FOX ABC Maine 's Good Morning Maine
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month. In this month's segment, we sit down with Dr. Noah Nesin, MD, FAAFP, of PCHC - Penobscot Community Health Care and special guest, Denise O'Connell, LCSW, CCM, CCP, to discuss the importance of understanding our state and livelihood.
Apr 11, 2017
Time to Ask on WZON AM620 – The Pulse
In April 2017, Lunder-Dineen guests participated in a radio program on WZON AM620 — The Pulse to discuss Time to Ask/unhealthy alcohol use during April’s Alcohol Awareness month. Time to Ask Pilot advisory team members Shawn Yardley, BSW, MBA and Mark Publicker, and Denise O’Connell, LCSW, our senior program manager, contributed to the program.