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Johns Hopkins spotlights Allegany County detention center’s medication-assisted treatment in short video
Summary
Johns Hopkins University produced a short video showcasing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for pregnant people at the Allegany County detention center; commissioners praised staff behind the program.
Johns Hopkins University visited the Allegany County detention center and produced a short video that county officials say highlights medication-assisted treatment (MAT) provided to inmates with opioid addiction. The county posted the roughly six-minute video on its Facebook page and website.
Commissioner Atkinson called attention to the video and thanked staff involved in the program, naming Captain Dan Lazier as lead, reentry coordinator Stephanie Brim and MAT coordinator Angela Delvaney for their work. "It focuses on those who are pregnant, and also addicted to opioids, and how do you treat those folks, and how do you treat them fairly," Atkinson said, praising staff dedication and the program's impact on health and recidivism.
The board did not take formal action on the program during the meeting; commissioners said they will discuss related awards and community recognition at future meetings.
