CDC Foundation's Fight Against Overdose Deaths | We're Out of Time
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Why are overdose deaths being framed as a public‑health crisis instead of just a criminal‑justice issue?
Any time you see the numbers rising like they did back in 2021 and 2023 and over 100,000 people dying in our nation, how could it not be treated like a public health crisis? And the criminal justice system alone can't do it all. I mean, you can arrest one dealer, another one pops up, but you really have to make sure you're dealing with the demand because the supply is always going to be there. It's just too lucrative.
If someone has a problem with substance use disorder, please call One Call Placement. That's 888-831-1581. And if we can't help you, we'll make a referral to someone who can. Please, we're out of time. One Call Placement is affiliated with Carrera Treatment Wellness and Spa and One Method Treatment Centers. Before we start the conversation today, I want to deliver a personal message.
Every day, families across America lose someone they love to an overdose. Many of those deaths are preventable when communities have the right education, resources and support. That's why I've partnered with the CDC Foundation through their COPE, Community Overdose Prevention Efforts Campaign, and committed to matching every donation dollar for dollar up to $25,000. I've spent my life helping people recover from addiction, but if we can get to the place of prevention first, this would help save so many more lives. I hope you'll join me in supporting the CDC Foundation's overdose prevention work at cdcfoundation.org slash cope. You can also visit the link below in the show notes to donate. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Today's episode matters because whether people realize it or not, public health affects every single one of our lives, especially when it comes to addiction, overdose, mental health, and the systems that either help people survive or fail them. And right now, America is still losing tens of thousands of people every year to overdose deaths. families are overwhelmed, communities are exhausted, and stigma still keeps too many people suffering in silence. So today, we wanted to bring on two people who are working directly in that fight, not from the sidelines, but from inside the system itself. Our first guest is Dr. Judy Monroe, President and Chief Executive Officer of the CDC Foundation. She's a physician by background, started her career serving in rural communities in Appalachia.
and have spent decades helping shape public health efforts across the country. We're also joined by Terry Perez, a public health analyst whose work focuses heavily on overdose prevention, recovery, and helping communities respond to one of the biggest public health crises this country has ever faced.
What is the CDC Foundation and how does it differ from the CDC itself?
She served as a deputy district attorney for the County of San Diego for 31 years, and her background in criminal justice gives her a unique perspective on how addiction, recovery, and public safety intersect in the real world. This is a very important episode. Judy, Terry, thank you for showing up today on We're Out of Time. Welcome. All right, we're gonna jump right into it, okay? All right, Judy. A lot of people hear CDC and CDC Foundation and assume they're the same thing. Can you explain the difference and how the CDC Foundation supports public health work across the country?
Yeah, so first of all, thanks for having me on, both Terry and I. We're really excited to be with you. The CDC is a federal agency, and everybody hears about CDC when there are either outbreaks or chronic disease. I mean, there are a lot of things in the news about the federal agency. CDC Foundation was actually created by Congress, but we are an independent 501c3, with CDC obviously in our name. And we were created over 30 years ago to bring in public-private partnerships to help support the work of public health. So when you look at large outbreaks, or as an example, like the eradication of smallpox,
How does everyday public‑health work (like clean water) illustrate the invisible impact of prevention?
that took a lot of partnerships to be able to do that public health can't do it alone federal agencies government can't do it alone so we step in with private sector philanthropic support the other thing that the foundation brings and we're an operating foundation so we're not endowed we raise money when you know when the need uh arises uh but we move with speed and flexibility
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Why are overdose deaths being framed as a public‑health crisis instead of just a criminal‑justice issue?
0:00–3:22
2
What is the CDC Foundation and how does it differ from the CDC itself?
3:22–4:47
3
How does everyday public‑health work (like clean water) illustrate the invisible impact of prevention?
4:47–6:49
4
What lessons did Dr. Judy Monroe learn while serving as a rural physician in Appalachia?
6:49–8:55
5
Why did former Deputy District Attorney Terri Perez move from law enforcement to overdose prevention?
8:55–11:33
6
How does stigma prevent people with substance‑use disorder from seeking help?
11:33–14:10
7
Why are partnerships between public health, law enforcement, and community groups essential for overdose prevention?
14:10–16:32
8
What can ordinary community members do to support overdose prevention, recovery, and compassion?
16:32–1:04:04
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