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Durham County Emergency Services

Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) / Community Paramedic Services

Harm Reduction

Providing education on opioid overdose, connection to recovery resources, and Narcan (naloxone) distribution.

 

Fall Prevention

Assisting seniors who have experienced a fall in remaining safe in their home through home safety inspections and connections to resources.

 

Vaccines

Administering flu and COVID-19 vaccines to homebound patients and their families or caregivers.

 

Community Resource Navigation

Assisting patients to navigate healthcare systems through education and connection to community resources

 

Community Outreach

Assisting people who are experiencing unsheltered homelessness and other vulnerable populations

 

Assisting Familiar Faces

CPs achieved a 20-25% decrease in 9-1-1 calls for service by connecting patients to medications, primary care, arranging transportation to outpatient services, and providing preventive education

MAT Bridge Program

Durham County M.I.H. Community Paramedics are at the forefront of the opioid epidemic. 

Durham CPs are now able to offer buprenorphine following an opioid overdose as well as connection to long term Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). 

Contact M.I.H. Community Paramedics for additional program information