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Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District (SoHum Health) is taking part in a national study to help people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural areas. The study will compare how two formulations of buprenorphine may help people in rural settings reduce their opioid use. The two formulations are: (1) long-acting buprenorphine administered by injection, and (2) buprenorphine taken under the tongue. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Drug Abuse with the hope that the results will improve treatment outcomes for people in rural areas living with OUD.

You may be eligible to participate if you are:

• Age 18 or older
• In good general health
• Have opioid use disorder (OUD)
• Willing to be randomly assigned to receive one of the two medications for OUD

How to Participate: For more information about the study and how to participate, interested individuals should contact the study team by phone or email.

• Phone: (707) 298-0304
• Email: ClinicalTrial@shchd.org

About SoHum Health

SoHum Health is a California Special Healthcare District that operates a wide range of health and social services including Jerold Phelps Community Hospital, Southern Humboldt Community Clinic, Southern Humboldt Family Resource Center, Garberville Pharmacy, Fortuna Optometry, and Garberville Optometry. SoHum Health is guided by its mission: “Caring for the community we’re privileged to serve.” For more information about SoHum Health visit sohumhealth.org or call (707) 923-3921.

Media Contact:

Chelsea Brown, Outreach Manager
outreach@shchd.org
(707) 923-3921 x1241

Chelsea Brown, submitted on behalf of the SoHum Health’s Outreach department.