Heroin, health and the spaces in between
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In Zone 4 people wanting to alter their heroin use can start pharmacotherapy within 24 hours. Clients take the lead in managing their health, supported by trauma-informed care. The MSIR’s in-house medical services catch people at risk of falling between the cracks of the wider health system. Featuring Head of Security - Amri Medical Director - Dr Nico Clark Nurse and *EPOCH team member - Jen Harm Reduction Practitioner and EPOCH team member - Dylan  MSIR Client - ‘Oscar Wilde’ Host - Michelle Ransom-Hughes Credits Producer/ Writer/ Editor/ Sound Design/ Mix: Michelle Ransom-Hughes Atmospheric Sound Recordings: Michelle Ransom-Hughes and Jon Tjhia Fact Checker: Shelley Cogger Final Mix: Dylan Ransom-Hughes Theme: Jen Anderson  Recorded on unceded Wurundjeri land, produced on unceded Turrbal/ Jagera land An independent production of Alongside Radio (Australia), made with the cooperation of the North Richmond Community Health MSIR. You can support the production here Read the Ryan Review to get more stats and facts about the trial of the North Richmond MSIR Resources and support for people who inject drugs *The EPOCH program (in conjunction with St Vincent's Hospital) helped the MSIR meet its licensing objectives by reducing the rate of Blood Borne Viruses. More than 360 people have started Hep-C treatments (as of June 2023), via the MSIR. Thanks          (MSIR) Shelley Cogger, Dr Nico Clark, Zoe, Jen Anderson, James, Simon, and all the visiting clients and staff on duty, Sunday 26 June 2022.  Dylan Ransom-Hughes, Daniel Semo, Sophie Ransom, Jon Tjhia, Jaye Kranz, Lucy Osborne, Dave Suttee and Pippa Williams. Episode art by Eloise McCullough Music   Dusty and Freezing - Crowander (licensed) Nobody Dies Here Theme - Jen Anderson (series original composition) Hesi’im and Orange River by REW (CCbyANC4.0 via Free Music Archive) Electronic Minute 328 by gis_sweden Nnionn by TIm Khan (CCbyA via freesound) Thanks to the generosity of all sound artists and musicians who share their work via Creative Commons licenses and help make independent productions viable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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