Maimonides announces it will offer program to reduce opioid addiction
As part of the city’s efforts to stem the tide of opioid addiction, Maimonides Medical Center (MMC), 4802 10th Avenue, is debuting the Relay program, part of HealingNYC, a New York City Department of Health initiative.
Maimonides is the only Brooklyn hospital involved in the initiative, which aims to bring wellness advocates that are always available to meet with individuals struggling with their addiction.
The announcement was made at the hospital on Thursday, October 26 as MMC’s President and CEO Ken Gibbs and Chair of Emergency Medicine Dr. John Marshall were joined by First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Herminia Palacio, Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett and others to discuss the program that aspires to reduce opioid-related deaths by 35 percent.