New Program Aims to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Rural Georgia

Mercer University

Jun 24, 2024

Describes the launch of a pilot program supporting Life Care Specialist positions at two rural Georgia hospitals. Describes services offered by Life Care Specialists, including pain medication education, pain management planning, development of healthy coping skills, and local resource referrals.

Behavioral health · Behavioral health workforce · Pharmacy and prescription drugs · Prescription drug misuse · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention · Georgia