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37 <br /> Page 1 of 1 Thomas Rhodes <br /> Volunteer Application <br /> Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions <br /> Name: Dr. Thomas Rhodes <br /> Name Called: <br /> Home Address: 601 Elin Ct. <br /> Hillsborough NC 27278 <br /> Phone: 919-636-0677 <br /> Email: thrhodes@hotmail.com <br /> Year of OC Residence: 2011 <br /> Township of Residence: Hillsborough <br /> Zone of Residence: Hillsborough ETJ <br /> Gender Identity: Choose not to disclose <br /> Ethnic Background: White <br /> Age Range: 35-59 <br /> Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: <br /> Cub Scouts, HYAA Baseball <br /> Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: <br /> Previously-Parks and Recreation Council <br /> Boards/Commissions applied for: <br /> Opioid Advisory Committee <br /> Background, education and experience relevant to this board: <br /> I am a practicing hospital pharmacist at UNC and have professional familiarity and experience <br /> with opioid abuse and treatment options. I would contribute a clinical perspective that would <br /> inform the implementation of strategies to reduce and prevent harm associated with opioid use. <br /> Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: <br /> The opioid epidemic is a constant and growing issue that I see the effects of regularly as a <br /> practicing pharmacist. While the medical establishment is more aware of it and is working on <br /> the issue, there are still many people who are struggling with addiction borne out of the use of <br /> these medications who need help. <br /> Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: <br /> I would bring my unique medical experience and perspective to the board. <br /> Conflict of Interest: <br /> None that I am aware of. <br /> Boards/Commissions appointments: <br /> Other Comments: <br /> This application was current on: 10/16/2022 10:22:31 PM Date Printed: 10/18/2022 <br />