Author: DPHS
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July Breaking Bread Schedule
Our Breaking Bread program entails groups purchasing food, preparing meals and then bringing it to the facility to serve the residents staying at our Medical Respite or Safe Haven programs.
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Medicaid program expands access for addiction treatment, but the death toll continues to rise
By KATIE O’CONNOR Richmond Times-Dispatch May 6, 2018 It’s been over a year, and there are still days when Fawn Ricciuti wakes up with an aching need.
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Switching Roles by Tharon Giddens
When it comes to career transformations, Clark Kent has nothing on Daily Planet Health Services’ new CEO, Beth Merchent. Are Superman and Beth Merchent related?
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Va. opioid program increasing access to treatment, lowering number of prescriptions by Evanne Armour
It has been eight months since Aubrey Gholson sought treatment for his addiction. Now, he visits Daily Planet Health Services in Richmond once a week.
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DPHS Welcomes New CEO, Beth Merchent
After 15 years of service to Daily Planet, Peter Prizzio has announced his retirement as our CEO. Under Peter’s exemplary leadership and vision, Daily Planet Health Services has seen substantial growth in our budget, staff and patients.