"O" Team
The rise in opioid prescriptions, particularly drugs like oxycodone and hydrocodone, has contributed to the extensive misuse of both prescribed and over-the-counter opioids. However, it's crucial to understand that prevention, treatment, and recovery are attainable, and we're here to support individuals and their families who are grappling with this epidemic.
The purpose of the "O" Team is to initiate a community-wide effort aimed at making a positive and enduring impact while offering solutions to the Opioid Epidemic in Baytown. Much like NASA, the "O" Team has clear objectives that can be summarized in four words: educate, communicate, rehabilitate, and collaborate.
The purpose of the "O" Team is to initiate a community-wide effort aimed at making a positive and enduring impact while offering solutions to the Opioid Epidemic in Baytown. Much like NASA, the "O" Team has clear objectives that can be summarized in four words: educate, communicate, rehabilitate, and collaborate.
"O" Team Goals
- EDUCATE:
Prevention incorporated at each level of learning and at all employment.
Resource awareness within the community.
Disease approach as opposed to guilt/shame. - COMMUNICATE:
Message should unify and be inclusive.
News, Radio, Email, Social Media, TV.
Utilize Baytonians who have a story. - REHABILITATE:
Funding issue must be removed or mitigated - treatment is expensive!
Client/patient center(s) with the focus on treatment. Overcome an inpatient NIMBY attitude if it exists. - COLLABORATE:
Support law enforcement efforts.
Reach out to those imprisoned for drug charges so they too may recover.
"O" Team Members
The "O" Team encompasses four essential components, which comprise our Task Force, Steering Committee, Physicians & Advisors, and Industry Advisors. Given the urgency of our mission to combat the Opioid Crisis, dedicated volunteers from diverse backgrounds and industries have united to provide their support to Baytown and the neighboring communities.
Explore the remarkable individuals and companies working alongside CAN BH on this initiative below:
Explore the remarkable individuals and companies working alongside CAN BH on this initiative below:
Task Force & Board
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John Havenar, President
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Kendrick Griffith, Board Member
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Steering Committee
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Briscoe Cain
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Mike & Cheryl Hall
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Haim Kamman
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Physicians & Advisors
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Dr. Mary Hewitt, MD
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Dr. Matthew Brams, MD
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Industry Advisors
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Exxon Mobile
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Chevron Phillips
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