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Mercy Program Changes How Opioid Addiction Is Handled in Rural Ozarks

Source
Springfield News-Leader via AOL
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Date
May 21, 2026
Summary
Mercy Hospital Lebanon is piloting a program to help rural Ozarks substance use disorder patients get support during the crucial 72-hour period after opioid withdrawal. The program is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and is now available at other Missouri communities including Aurora, Cassville, Carthage, and Mountain Home.
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Access · Emergency department and urgent care services · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Substance use and misuse · Missouri