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About Open Access, Open Mic
A podcast exploring substance use, treatment, research, and recovery with The APT Foundation and their open-access model.
- Publisher
- Red Rock Branding
- Category
- education · government · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 6 Jun 2022
- Latest episode
- 10 Jun 2026
Latest episodes
9 episodes in the feed.
10 Jun 2026
EP.9 OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH PHYLLIS KAUFMAN
On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Phyllis Kaufman, JD. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-kaufman-jd-39197816/) Phyllis Kaufamn has over 20 years of experience designing cross sector strategies that connect institutions and communities. After transitioning from being a lawyer to working in public health, Phyllis has led and contributed to a large number of impactful projects. Most recently as Director of Planning at the RISE Centre. RISE Centre is New York City Health and Hospitals (https://www.nychealthandhospitals.org/) innovative multidisciplinary clinical programme for pregnant and postpartum women and their children impacted by substance use disorder. The APT Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/apt-foundation/?viewAsMember=true) has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org) Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/) Connect with Phyllis Kaufman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-kaufman-jd-391978166/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-kaufman-jd-391978166/) This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com (https://www.redrockbranding.com)
29 Apr 2026
EP.8 OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR JUDITH FEINBERG
On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Judith Feinberg ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-feinberg-ab354111a/). In this episode, we speak with Judith Feinberg, an infectious disease physician whose career has been defined by leadership in HIV/AIDS research, treatment, and prevention. She has held senior academic positions at the University of Cincinnati (https://www.uc.edu/) and West Virginia University (https://www.wvu.edu/), where she combined frontline clinical care with leadership in NIH-funded HIV clinical trials. While in Cincinnati, she also helped establish the Cincinnati Exchange Project (https://magazine.uc.edu/issues/0915/needle-exchange.html), Ohio’s first syringe services program. Her work has consistently focused on translating research into practical public health action, particularly for communities affected by substance use and infectious disease risk. Feinberg has played a major role in shaping HIV treatment guidelines and advancing harm-reduction strategies to reduce HIV and hepatitis C transmission. She is the only person to have chaired both the HIV Medicine Association (https://www.hivma.org/) and the American Academy of HIV Medicine (https://aahivm.org/), and has served on multiple federal and state advisory bodies addressing HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and the opioid crisis. She also collaborates on the Birch Project in West Virginia (https://orpm.research.wvu.edu/projects) alongside Lynn Madden (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/) and Rick Altice (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-altice-56b44954/). The APT Foundation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/apt-foundation/?viewAsMember=true) has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org) Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/) Connect with Dr Judith Feinberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-feinberg-ab354111a (https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-feinberg-ab354111a) This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com (https://www.redrockbranding.com)
31 Jan 2026
EP.7 OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH AARON PERRY
In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Perry, the newest board member of The APT Foundation. Aaron opens up about his deeply personal journey—from hitting rock bottom to recovery—and how carrying a message of hope now fuels his work. His passion for helping others has led him to this new role on APT’s Board of Directors (https://aptfoundation.org/board-of-directors/). The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (https://aptfoundation.org/podcast/) This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com (https://www.redrockbranding.com)
28 Oct 2025
EP.6 - OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR ARASH ALAEI
On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Arash Alaei. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Arash Alaei, a renowned physician and global health expert, to explore how public health and human rights intersect. From his pioneering work combatting HIV/AIDS in Iran to his efforts empowering underserved communities worldwide, Dr. Alaei shares powerful insights on resilience, equity, and the future of global health. Join us for an inspiring conversation about courage, compassion, and creating change across borders. Accolades: 2009: Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award (New York Academy of Sciences) for his HIV/AIDS work. 2011: Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights (Global Health Council) together with his brother. 2011: Inaugural Award for Leadership in Health and Human Rights (Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization) 2012: Inaugural Elizabeth Taylor Award in Recognition of Efforts to Advocate for Human Rights in the Field of HIV (sponsored by amfAR and International AIDS Society) 2017: Patroon Award (recognizing leaders making Albany, New York, a better place to live) 2018: Institute of International Education — SRF Outstanding Scholar Award (for exceptional academic work and commitment to students suffering under repression and conflict) 2021: National Medal of Excellence, awarded by the Minister of Health of Tajikistan 2021: “Physician of the Year of Tajikistan”, selected by the community and journalists The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org) Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/) Connect with Dr Arash Alaei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arash-alaei-md-68a00670/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arash-alaei-md-68a00670/) This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com (https://www.redrockbranding.com)
17 Jun 2024
OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR RICK ALTICE
On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Rick Altice. Dr Altice is a Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Yale University School of Medicine. His research interests are focused on infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis, and substance use disorders. He is specifically interested in implementation science including prevention, treatment, and behavioral intervention research activities. As a clinical epidemiologist and implementation science researcher, he has created novel programs for the treatment of HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, and substance use disorders in vulnerable populations around the world. Join us as we talk about Dr Altice's incredible career to date and about the Open Access model that The APT Foundation has been pioneering. Find out more about his life changing and life saving work. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org) Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ Connect with Dr Rick Altice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-altice-56b44954/
12 Dec 2023
OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH 1st SELECTMEN MIKE FREDA AND MATT HOEY
On this episode, we speak to 1st Selectmen Mike Freda North Haven, CT, and Matt Hoey Guilford, CT. Join us as we talk about the life changing and life saving work of the APT Foundation and the impact of local clinics providing vital services within the community. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org)
28 Dec 2022
OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR ROBERT HEIMER
On this episode, we speak to Dr. Robert a Professor of Epidemiology and Pharmacology at the Yale School of Public Health. Dr. Heimer's major research efforts include scientific investigation of the mortality and morbidity associated with injection drug use. Areas of investigation include syringe exchange programs, virus survival in syringes, hepatitis B vaccination, hepatitis C transmission risks, overdose prevention and resuscitation, and pharmacological treatment of opiate addiction. His research combines laboratory, operational, behavioral, and structural analyses to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention programs in preventing the negative medical consequences of injection drug use. Join us as we talk about the life changing and life saving work of the APT Foundation. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (www.aptfoundation.org)
29 Aug 2022
OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH MITCH GALLIGNANO
On this episode, we speak to Mitch Gallignano about his journey from skeptic to APT Foundation board member! Mitch shares a little about his own personal recovery and his journey into politics as a local councilman in West haven, Connecticut. Join us as we talk about the life changing and life saving work of the APT Foundation. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (www.aptfoundation.org)
6 Jun 2022
OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH LYNN MADDEN
CEO, Lynn Madden talks about the life changing and life saving work of the APT Foundation. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org (www.aptfoundation.org)
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