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Episode 23 - OUD Treatment in Tribal Clinics


Dr. Schlicher sits down with Zoe Taylor, MD, MBA, a family medicine physician and director of operations and informatics at Lummi Tribal Health Center, about the impact of the opioid crisis on American Indian/Alaska Native communities, strategies employed by the Lummi Nation to address opioid use disorder, and strategies for promoting engagement and enhancing OUD treatment across all communities, with an emphasis on supporting American Indian/Alaska Native populations.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Outline the impact of the opioid crisis on American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities.
  • Highlight the strategies of tribal health systems like at Lummi Nation in addressing medication treatment of OUD.
  • Apply strategies to support all communities related to the treatment of OUD and foster engagement with the AI/AN communities.

Release date: April 14, 2025

Expiration date: April 13, 2028

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Resources

OUD Treatment in Tribal Clinics slide deck

Opioid/Fentanyl Response | Lummi Nation | Lummi Tribal Health Center

Schuckit MA. Treatment of Opioid-Use Disorders. N Engl J Med 2016; 375:357-368.

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