Jessie Trice Community Health System, in partnership with the University of Miami, is expanding access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in Miami-Dade County through a new “Better Together” campaign. The initiative aims to combat addiction in high-risk communities, addressing a significant public health burden: according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 6.1 million people ages 12 or older reported having an opioid use disorder in 2022.
While overdose deaths are decreasing, opioids remain a major contributor to mortality and morbidity. The campaign emphasizes that “treatment is available and recovery is possible,” according to Ryan Hawkins, president and CEO of Jessie Trice Community Health System. The organization provides medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in outpatient primary care settings, paired with support from trained providers and linkage to additional services.
Jessie Trice Community Health System is one of Miami-Dade County’s federally qualified community health care centers, offering comprehensive services including dentistry, behavioral health, pharmacy, obstetric and gynecological care, school-based health, and other ancillary services. To access the Better Together program, individuals can call 786-487-3545 for the first step toward recovery.
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