Jodie Lurie is the Solon High School counselor.  With both LISW-S (Licensed Individual Social Worker [independent]) and LSC (Licensed School Counselor) liscences, Jodi has been a counselor at Solon High School for more than 14+ years. Her experience in psychiatric facilities and with teenagers lets us feel comfortable in asking Jodi your questions on mental health in teenagers. 

 LISW-S, LSC, Psychiatric work & school counselor

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American Psychological Association

SAMSHA Helpline

ADAHMS Cuyahoga County

 

Cleveland Clinic OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist) Dr. Gretchen Fisher provided important insight when answering our questions regarding sexual health. Her 24+ years working at the Cleveland Clinic, as well as schooling from Case Western Reserve University, Harvard Medical, and Magee Women's Hospital, helped accurately answer your questions.

Case (BS), Harvard (Med School), Magee Womens, OBGYN 24+

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ACOG Women's Health

Planned Parenthood

Sexual Health CDC

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 Tom Mitchen works for New Directions, a nationwide facility, in the Cleveland branch. New Direction is a rehabilitation center for young adults. The New Directions program works with Orange High School, where Tom works as a coach and staff member. His experience with young adults suffering from substance abuse illnesses was important for answering your questions about substance abuse in young adults.

New Directions, John Carroll University, University of Akron, Science & Education Major​

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SAMSHA Substance Abuse 

ADAHMS Cuyahoga County

Adolescent Health: Substance Absue

New Directions

 

 Dr. Arthur Lavin, who works in a private pediatric practice, provided us with incredibly helpful advice and answers to your questions. 25+ years of experience in general pediatrics, as well as Harvard, Ohio State Medical School, and residency education, helped us feel confident in reliable answers to your questions about medication and general questions.

Harvard (BS), Ohio State University (MS), 25+ years​

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MedlinePlus

FDA Drug Information

 

Health insurance is confusing for everyone, so talking to someone who works with this topic on a daily basis was important for finding reliable information. Margaret Ruf, with a master in Healthcare Law, not only gave us interview answers to your questions, but also directed us to online sources she uses on a daily basis to clear up the confusion that comes with health insurance.

Ohio State University, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Marshall Law, Masters in Healthcare Law​

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US Department of Labor

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Health Resources and Sources Administration