Category: Health and Public Health

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Prof. Treitler Finds Critical Gaps in Opioid Addiction Treatment Access

A research study led by Boston University School of Social Work (BUSSW) professor Peter Treitler and the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research at Rutgers University reveals alarming gaps in access to life-saving opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment among Medicaid enrollees nationwide.   The joint research findings, published recently in the peer-reviewed […]

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BU’s The Brink: BUSSW Dean Barbara Jones Shares Guidance on Supporting Loved Ones After a Cancer Diagnosis

A recent article from BU’s “The Brink” featured Barbara L. Jones, dean of BU’s School of Social Work and a leading expert in palliative and oncology social work, offering clear, compassionate advice on how to support someone after a cancer diagnosis.  Jones reminds readers that even well-intentioned comments can unintentionally minimize someone’s experience. “Any sentence […]