1/5 This week’s #SundaySpotlight on #publichealth science highlights the important role of primary care settings in combating #opioidepidemic—read commentary in #PublicHealthReports bit.ly/33oJteP
2/5 Primary care is often a gateway to health care for people with substance use disorder, many of whom still remain untreated, despite the availability of effective interventions.
3/5 Therefore primary care should be better integrated with substance use disorder services and mental health services.
4/5 Learn about the great work of @HRSAgov-funded health centers that provide affordable primary care to vulnerable populations. These centers are working to adopt the Patient-Centered Medical Homes model, in which care oriented to the whole person. bit.ly/33oJteP
5/5 This #RecoveryMonth, I encourage primary care providers to learn from @HRSAgov’s example and offer effective and compassionate care to people suffering from substance use disorder.
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