Dr. Jennifer Hartley, Fora Health’s Medical Director for Withdrawal Management, Innovation & Special Projects, was recently honored as a Saint by the Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Order of Benevolent Bliss.
The Portland Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a 501(C)3 public charitable organization dedicated to the support, education, and development of the LGBTQQIP2SAA+ communities. The Order was founded on June 18, 2005, at the beginning of Portland’s Pride weekend.
Saints of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are individuals whose lives and accomplishments exemplify and keep with the Order’s philosophy and statements of purpose, and honor those who have made an impact in our community through their deeds and actions.
At Fora Health, Dr. Hartley is responsible for directing Fora’s medically managed withdrawal unit, a 24-bed inpatient acute stabilization program that manages withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants. Additionally, she works on the development of complementary medical services at Fora, including acupuncture, chiropractic, qigong, yoga, nutrition, and more. Dr. Hartley also leads Fora’s medical learners program that brings trainees, including fellows, residents, and nursing students, to Fora to gain experience in substance use treatment.
In addition to being named a Saint, Dr. Hartley was also recently recognized as a Top Doctor in Addiction Medicine in Portland Monthly’s 20th annual list of the metro area’s top medical providers, as chosen by their peers.
