New OhioHealth Marion General Hospital Addiction Medicine Clinic Celebrates Patient’s Success
Behind the smile of the man you see proudly holding a certificate of excellence, is a patient who is committed to accessing the care and support he needs to turn his life around.
Larry Boganwright started attending the Addiction Medicine Clinic through OhioHealth Marion General Hospital and Marion Public Health Department after an emergency department visit in June 2023. Fast forward one year, Boganwright is now one of the clinic’s first patients to celebrate one year of sobriety.
“It was a big moment for me,” Boganwright said. “It was a lot of hard work and there were ups and downs but with the help from my team I did it.”
Boganwright said his success with sobriety has allowed him to regain his driver’s license and reconnect with family members.
“It’s important to recognize and celebrate Boganwright’s achievement of reaching one year of sobriety because we know, sadly, most people suffering from addiction never get the help they need,” said Vinayak Shukla, MD. “At OhioHealth, we are committed to using our expertise and resources to combat the statistics and help more people access the care they need to succeed.”
“Boganwright’s story is one that our team is very proud of and exemplifies the importance of the work,” said Paula Kobelt, DNP, RN, PMT-BC, advisor, Addiction Medicine Fellowship. “It’s a wonderful success story for Boganwright and his family.”
On June 18, 2024, Boganwright’s support team gathered to recognize his hard work and commitment with a small celebration which included an award certificate and balloons.
“Celebrating this with him was an amazing experience,” said Melinda Heiligmann FNP-C, MSN, RN, BSN, Addiction Medicine, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital. “It is so humbling to think about what an impact we all can have on other people’s lives every single day.”
The Addiction Medicine Clinic through OhioHealth Marion General Hospital and the Marion Public Health Department began operating in June of 2023 thanks to a new federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HRSA). Under the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program-Behavioral Health Care Support grant, $500,000 was awarded per year for 4 years for a total of $2,000,000. The grant runs from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2026.
