Jacob Marquette
Substance abuse has repeatedly been recorded as a leading health concern in our community during Barton’s regularly-conducted Community Health Needs Assessments. Barton’s Medication for Addiction Treatment Program, offers treatment to individuals experiencing addiction to opioids and other substances.
Jacob Marquette
Through the MAT Program, patients are treated using a whole-person approach to substance use recovery through medication, counseling and psychiatric services.
Under the care of our physicians and clinicians, patients and their families will be supported in their recovery regardless of where they are in the process.
For patients suffering from opioid use disorder (e.g. addiction to heroin or opioid pills), medications such as SuboxoneⓇ (buprenorphine) or naltrexone may be prescribed to assist with their recovery. However, Medication-assisted Treatment isn’t just a prescription, it’s a comprehensive approach which provides patients with other
Kimberly Orta, FNP-C
February is American Heart Month, and now more than ever, is a good time to focus on your heart health as people with poor cardiovascular health have an increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. A key component to maintaining a healthy heart is regular blood pressure screenings.
Kimberly Orta
Importance of Blood Pressure Screenings
High blood pressure has no symptoms, and uncontrolled or undetected high blood pressure can have dangerous consequences. Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t know it. Regular screening for high blood pressure should begin at age 20 and continue at least once every one to two years if the reading is normal. If blood pressure is not normal, more frequent monitoring is needed. More often than not, blood pressure is checked every time you have a medical appointment.