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Haywood County public health outlines opioid treatment program, asks commissioners to reserve funds if state carryforward fails
Summary
Dr. Sarah Banks presented a regional public-health substance-use program that combines medication-assisted treatment, case management and recovery-court referrals; commissioners were asked to approve a county resolution on July 21 if state carryforward of opioid funds is not confirmed.
Dr. Sarah Banks briefed the Haywood County Board of Commissioners on June 16 about a consolidated public-health effort to treat substance use disorders that combines medication-assisted treatment (MAT), care coordination and referrals from recovery court and the sheriff’s office.
Banks said the program emphasizes whole-person care: "Our public health service division aims to reduce morbidity and mortality rates through early detection, treatment accountability, and education for…
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