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David Conn Appointed Co-Chair of CHIP Public Policy Committee

David Conn, PhD, Senior Vice President of Public Policy for Mental Health Systems was appointed to Co-Chair Community Health Improvement Partners’ (CHIP) Public Policy Committee. Dr. Conn replaces Gary Rotto, Director of Health Policy and Strategic Communications for Council of Community Clinics to join Co-Chair Kamal Muilenburg, Associate Director at San Diegans for Healthcare Coverage.

Vivitrol is the New Hope for Solving Opiate Addiction

Judge Harry Powazek agreed to have his picture taken for this story only if it could be shot near the wall of photos in his office of his drug-court graduates.

Prescription Meds an Issue at Open Houses

Before an open house, a real estate agent's to-do list may include a thorough cleaning of the home, clutter removal and stowing valuables in a safe.

But rarely do agents think about advising sellers to put prescription medications in a secure place and out of the hands of potential pilferers, said officials from two health education nonprofit groups in San Diego County.

State’s Subsidized Health Care Marketplace Receives Approval

Last Thursday, January 3, 2013, our state’s subsidized health care marketplace was given conditional approval by the Obama administration. The approval comes as California is in the process of getting ready to enroll subscribers this coming October.

Irene Stillings Named to Mental Health Systems Board

Irene M. Stillings has been appointed to Mental Health Systems 10-member board of directors. Ms. Stillings, the executive director emeritus of the non-profit California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE), has demonstrated an ongoing interest in MHS’ commitment to provide innovative and cost-effective mental health and drug and alcohol recovery services. She has participated in advancing the provision of these services as both an agency volunteer and donor.