Public Health Matters

Recovery Starts with Connection

Episode Summary

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Laurie Fox talks with Erin Gebhardt of Greene County Public Health and Beth Brown of the City of Xenia’s Community Paramedicine Program about harm reduction, SafeTrade, naloxone, recovery, and the power of connecting people with the resources they need—before a crisis happens. Listen and learn how our community is working together to save lives, prevent emergencies, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

Episode Notes

GCPH Harm Reduction page: https://www.greenecophoh.gov/wellness-services/chronic-disease-injury-prevention/harm-reduction

Xenia Gazette article re: Paramedicine program: https://www.xeniagazette.com/2026/06/05/city-announces-start-of-new-paramedicine-program/

City of Xenia's Fire & EMS Division: https://www.cityofxenia.org/page/fire-ems-division

Request naloxone and fentanyl test strips by mail: https://www.research.net/r/GCPH_PDForm