The city of San Diego will direct $350,000 of its allocated opioid manufacturer settlement to UC San Diego Health to fund substance use treatment at emergency…
The city will direct $350,000 of its allocated opioid manufacturer settlement to UCSD Health to fund substance use treatment and follow patients as they are connected to community-based recovery servicesCity Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert Friday announced a partnership between the city and UC San Diego Health in an effort to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Fentanyl is the number one killer of people 18 to 45 in San Diego County. In 2022, 804 people in San Diego County were recorded as having a fentanyl-related death; the youngest victim was 13 years old.Funding comes from more than $1.5 billion distributed across the country in 2023, part of a larger settlement from more than a dozen companies that manufactured, sold, or distributed prescription painkillers and were sued for their role in fueling the crisis.
"This partnership is a crucial step towards addressing the opioid crisis head on," said Patty Maysent, CEO of UCSD Health."By integrating comprehensive care management and peer support within our emergency department, we can significantly improve outcomes for patients struggling with substance use disorder and provide them with the resources they need to recover and thrive."
The transition support team will spend time in the three Emergency Departments at UCSD Health: Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, Hillcrest Medical Center and East Campus Medical Center.
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