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  • In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we examine the state of youth substance abuse and addiction in Arkansas with Dr. Stephanie Rose, director of the Addiction Studies Program at the University of Central Arkansas.

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One Day at a Time: Dr. Stephanie Rose
In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we examine the state of youth substance abuse and addiction in Arkansas with Dr. Stephanie Rose, director of the Addiction Studies Program at the University of Central Arkansas.
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Settling Things: Dr. John Ahlen
Twenty-five years ago, Arkansas passed the Tobacco Settlement Proceeds Act to ensure the state’s portion of a settlement agreement with U.S. tobacco companies would help improve the health of Arkansans. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we speak with Dr. John Ahlen, who helped oversee the programs it funded while serving on the Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission.
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Count on Me: Amanda Kuttenkuler
With mental health professionals in short supply, the job of providing support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis often falls to friends, family members, or colleagues. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Kuttenkuler of the Arkansas Rural Health Partnership to learn about a program that offers training in mental health first aid.
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Don't Stop Believin’: Dr. Arlo Kahn
Obesity is a serious and costly chronic disease that has been widely recognized as a public health epidemic. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by ACHI Medical Director Dr. Arlo Kahn to discuss the state of obesity in Arkansas and policy options to address it.
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When You're Smiling: Dr. Sharon Lanier
A visit to the dentist is about more than clean teeth; it’s about whole health and wellness. In this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Sharon Lanier of the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to learn about the foundation’s latest effort to better understand and overcome barriers to dental care in the state.
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Navigating: Colby Takeda 
Changes are on the way for community health workers in Arkansas with the introduction of a statewide certification process and the ability to bill insurance for their services. To learn how other states have navigated similar transitions, we’re joined on this episode of the Wonks at Work podcast by Colby Takeda of Pear Suite, a hub for thousands of community health workers across the country.
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