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Christina Madera says she was using heroin and cocaine for 20 years before medication-assisted treatment set her on the road to recovery.The self-employed 35-year old from Delray Beach says thanks to her commitment to therapy, she has been sober for six months.Madera is the first patient at the C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics’ newest location, which serves patients with substance use disorders. The medical office officially opened its doors October 21 on the JFK Medical Center North Campus in Mangonia Park.
For the past two years, patients suffering from substance use disorders have been receiving medical treatment (including medication-assisted treatment), psychiatric care, behavioral health counseling and primary care services at the Brumback Clinics’ Lantana site.Psychiatrist Courtney Rowling, M.D., who is the Director of Behavioral Health for the Brumback Clinics, says the new site is larger with four exam rooms and will build on a successful outpatient model of care.
“We now have more community partnerships to help meet the need in our county for compassionate, integrated treatment for new patients with substance use disorders,” said Dr. Rowling.“Our goal is to help treat the whole patient and stop the cycle of repeat overdoses.”
Dr. Rowling says she is proud to be a part of a caring team of psychiatrists, primary care physicians, counselors specialized in treating addiction and other licensed professionals.Services include medication-assisted treatment (Buprenorphine, Naltrexone and Vivitrol), individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, individualized care coordination, pharmacy services and links to other health and social service resources.
“Our new site is ready to provide evidence-based care to patients at different stages of treatment, even if they are not sure that they are ready,” said Belma AndriÄ, M.D., MPH, Chief Medical Officer, VP and Executive Director of Clinical Services for the Health Care District. “Patients with substance use disorders, including opioid and alcohol addiction, are treated to a one-stop-shop approach to meet their health care needs in one setting. We hope they choose to make the Brumback Clinics their medical home.”
