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SYNERGY HEALTH CONSULTING

serves as a convener of thought leaders from around the globe

who bring expertise on the neurobiology of pain, substance use challenges, and behavioral health integration. Synergy Health Consulting partners with policy makers at the county, state and national level.  Our current and previous consulting affiliates and project partners include the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Boston Medical Center’s National Resource Center for Academic Detailing (NaRCAD), Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Oregon Medical Board, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and University of Washington.  

 

The Synergy team founded Oregon’s conference, “Opioids & Other Drugs, Pain & Addiction Treatment” (OPAT), provided leadership in the development of Oregon’s Opioid Prescribing Guidelines, and developed the OHA’s website for safe and effective opioid prescribing and treatment of chronic pain, www.oregonpainguidance.org.

 

 Leadership Team

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Nadejda
Razi-Robertson
MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Jim
Shames
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER
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Simon Parker-Shames
HEALTH INFORMATICS EXPERT
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Laura
Heesacker
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 
INTEGRATION DIRECTOR
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Andrew
Suchocki
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
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Denise
Acker
OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Michelle Marikos
PEER SUPPORT
SPECIALIST

Content Experts

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Lydia Ann
Bartholow
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
CENTRAL CITY CONCERN
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Carolina Castañeda
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
CENTRAL CITY CONCERN

Content Experts

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Lydia Ann
Bartholow
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
CENTRAL CITY CONCERN
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Carolina Castañeda
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
EVOLVE INTERNATIONAL
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Kerri
Hecox
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
OASIS CENTER OF THE ROGUE VALLEY
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Nora
Stern
DIRECTOR
KNOW ABOUT PAIN

Content Experts

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Lydia Ann
Bartholow
ASSOCIATE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OUTPATIENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS
CENTRAL CITY CONCERN
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Carolina Castañeda
FOUNDER & PRESIDENT
EVOLVE INTERNATIONAL
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Kerri
Hecox
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
OASIS CENTER OF THE ROGUE VALLEY
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Nora
Stern
DIRECTOR
KNOW ABOUT PAIN
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Jeremy
Hubbard
FOUNDER
LIMINAL JUSTICE CONSULTING
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