West Allis, WI Mobile Integrated Health Program improves community response to opioid crisis
West Allis, WI Mobile Integrated Health Program Opioid
The West Allis Fire Department's MIH team uses ImageTrend software to identify local trends in substance use disorders. Dedicated paramedics respond to provider referrals related to substance use disorders within 24 hours of notification. These responses include conversations with patients' families, harm-reduction kit deliveries, and transportation to non-ER healthcare providers. MIH also works with Milwaukee County on incident responses in neighboring communities.
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The MIH program visited 357 referrals and enrolled 164 patients in treatment programs through 2022.
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