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North Bay Medical Center asks North Bend for referrals, same-day treatment access for people with substance use disorders
Summary
Clinicians from North Bay Medical Center told the council they offer same-day medication-assisted treatment (buprenorphine/Suboxone, injectables and telehealth options), accept law-enforcement and parole referrals and want formal coordination with North Bend’s resource officer and local nonprofits to increase access and retention.
Alina Dolf, a clinician at North Bay Medical Center, told the North Bend City Council on Oct. 27 that the medical center now offers same-day screening and treatment for opioid and other substance use disorders and is seeking stronger referrals and coordination with city and county resource officers.
"These treatments are effective and can help give these folks their lives back," Dolf said, describing integrated services the center provides, including oral buprenorphine/Suboxone, extended-release injectable…
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