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3 days ago
- General
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Brigid's Path provides care for families impacted by substance abuse
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — One facility is battling the opioid crisis by helping mothers and babies recover from addictive substances. Brigid's Path has saved nearly 300 babies since 2017, by providing 24/7 medical care to children exposed to addictive substances. The president of the CDC Foundation visited the facility to spread their message and encourage the community to support their mission. 'Brigid's Path gives grace, and they don't judge you,' said Ashley Wells, previous Brigid's Path patient. 'And this is a place where they would just help anybody.' Wells is just one of the nearly 300 mothers that Brigid's Path has helped since 2017. She says the facility has been life changing for her and her son, Asher. 'Once I had Asher, we were in the NICU for about two and a half weeks, and then we came here,' said Wells. 'And since then, our lives have just changed.' Brigid's Path helps babies and families affected by substance abuse in the southwestern Ohio region — one of the hardest hit areas by the opioid crisis. On Monday, President and CEO of the CDC Foundation — and Dayton native — Dr. Judy Monroe visited Brigid's Path, showing support for the facility and encouraging more places like it nationwide. 'We want to continue the success, there's an amazing staff here. I mean, the passion I've seen today is just amazing,' said Dr. Judy Monroe, CDC Foundation president, CEO. 'With an eye toward replicating nationally, there are only a few centers like this across the nation.' The facility is only one of five in the U.S. of its kind, providing care to families struggling with addition and making it a point to not only support holistically, but also to lower costs for hospital systems by thousands of dollars. President and founder of Brigid's Path, Jill Kingston, says they are excited at the push for national expansion, but right now, they are pushing for community gap funding, as they await Medicaid reimbursement. 'Seeing the national support that we're getting has been a huge blessing, working with the state of Ohio to put Medicaid in place,' said Jill Kingston, Brigid's Path founding president. 'But it's not in place yet, so we have this gap in funding that we're trying to fill in, asking for the community's help to get that done.' Brigid's Path reports 85 percent of newborns helped at the facility are discharged into family care, 70 percent of which would have otherwise had to be placed in foster care, ultimately helping families like Wells' stay and grow together. 'And it's important for people to keep funding this place so other parents and other moms and other babies can get the help and services they need as well,' said Wells. Brigid's Path is asking for community support — if you would like to donate, visit their website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Brigid's Path announces position cuts
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A perinatal center in Kettering is reportedly going to cut positions. Meghann Naveau, advancement director at Brigid's Path, confirmed to 2 NEWS that of its 72 positions, 23 will be eliminated. Part-time and full-time employees, as well as PRN patient care assistants, are among the individuals who will reportedly be impacted by cuts at the facility, according to Naveau. Jill Kingston, founder and president of Brigid's Path, said Medicare funding the organization will receive in 2026 will assist with revenue, but is still unsustainable for its 'current program model.' 'Our team is working diligently to determine what options are available to ensure our long-term sustainability,' said Kingston. 'Now more than ever, we're asking the community to stand with us so we can continue this life-changing work.' Brigid's Path helps newborns and their mothers who have been affected by addiction. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Area nonprofit cuts nearly a third of staff, impacting mothers, infants in need of addiction support
A nonprofit that cares for infants and their mothers who struggle with addiction is eliminating almost a third of its staff and scaling back programs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Brigid's Path is cutting 23 of its 72 staff positions, including full-time staff, part-time staff, and PRN nurses, at the end of the month, according to their Director of Advancement Meghann Naveau. 'Brigid's Path is still here, and we're still delivering 24/7 care to newborns and families with the same compassion and excellence we've always had. We've made the tough decision to reduce our capacity and staffing to remain financially viable,' Naveau said. TRENDING STORIES: Florida set to execute suspected serial killer once eyed for possible link to the OJ Simpson case Walmart to raise prices due to tariffs People heartbroken, angry after 2 killed in separate shootings in Springfield The center expects Medicaid funding to begin in 2026 to help its revenue. However, Naveau said this is not a solution to long-term stability for their programming. 'Now more than ever, we're asking the community to stand with us so we can continue this life-changing work,' Navaeu said. Brigid's Path is Ohio's first and only newborn recovery center. Their team of medical professionals provides 24/7 care to newborns experiencing withdrawal from exposure to addictive substances, according to the center's website. Naveau said the center remains dedicated to their mission and will still provide the same care while going through this transitional period. The center will operate one nursery instead of two. They are also managing a waitlist for babies. Three families currently sit on the waitlist, according to Navaeu's statement. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
