Rural Health, Inc.

Rural Health, Inc. Community Health Center founded in 1978
Providing Healthcare and Dental Services to All in the Surro Rural Health, Inc.

has locations in Anna, Dongola, Goreville, Vienna, and Metropolis. Rural Health offers a variety of services to the community. Please visit our website for more information. Call and schedule an appointment by calling our offices at:
618-833-4471 (Anna),
618-995-1002 (Goreville)
618-658-2811 (Vienna)
618-827-3545 (Dongola)
618-524-7499 (Metropolis)

Rural Health, Inc. ofrece un programa de tratamiento asistido por medicamentos para los trastornos por uso de opioidesEn...
03/27/2026

Rural Health, Inc. ofrece un programa de tratamiento asistido por medicamentos para los trastornos por uso de opioides

En 2024, Estados Unidos reportó una disminución del 24% en las muertes por sobredosis relacionadas con opioides. Se cree que esta cifra está descendiendo, en gran parte, debido a programas que implican el uso de medicamentos en combinación con asesoramiento y terapias conductuales.

Los programas de Tratamiento Asistido por Medicamentos (MAT, por sus siglas en inglés), como el que ofrece Rural Health, Inc., se centran en un enfoque integral del "paciente en su totalidad" para el tratamiento de los trastornos por uso de opioides. El principio de atender a los pacientes en la etapa de recuperación en la que se encuentren constituye la columna vertebral del MAT. Las investigaciones han demostrado que la combinación de medicamentos y terapia puede tratar con éxito los trastornos por uso de sustancias; además, para algunas personas que luchan contra la adicción, el MAT puede ayudar a mantener la recuperación, así como a prevenir y reducir las sobredosis de opioides.

El acceso al MAT no está ampliamente disponible en los EE. UU., razón por la cual estos programas resultan tan importantes. "Según los CDC, los medicamentos para el trastorno por uso de opioides reducen la mortalidad por sobredosis en todo el país en aproximadamente un 50% a un 70%, y constituyen el estándar de atención para las personas con trastornos por uso de sustancias relacionados con los opioides", afirmó Erica Vining, enfermera especializada en psiquiatría de Rural Health, Inc. "Los pacientes que reciben medicamentos para el Trastorno por Uso de Opioides (OUD, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden reducir su riesgo de muerte por sobredosis hasta en un 70% en comparación con aquellos que no reciben medicación. La necesidad de brindar atención en una región del país con altas tasas de consumo de opioides y de muertes relacionadas es la razón por la cual RHI ofrece este programa a nuestros pacientes".

El MAT es un tratamiento para el trastorno por uso de opioides que cuenta con supervisión médica y respaldo científico, el cual estabiliza la química cerebral, reduce los antojos y disminuye significativamente el riesgo de sobredosis y muerte. No se trata de sustituir una adicción por otra, sino más bien de tratar una afección médica crónica mediante el apoyo farmacológico adecuado.

Además de disminuir el riesgo de muertes por sobredosis relacionadas con opioides en los EE. UU. en más de un 76% a los tres meses —y en un 59% dentro del primer año de tratamiento inicial—, el MAT también mejora el funcionamiento social y la adherencia al tratamiento; asimismo, reduce el consumo de opioides, la actividad delictiva y la transmisión de enfermedades infecciosas como el VIH y la hepatitis C, y mejora los resultados maternos y fetales en mujeres embarazadas y en periodo de lactancia. «A pesar de todo esto, la sobredosis de opioides sigue siendo la principal causa de muerte entre los estadounidenses de 18 a 44 años», afirma Vining. «Es por ello que los programas de Tratamiento Asistido por Medicamentos (MAT) y la reducción del estigma asociado al uso excesivo de opioides resultan tan importantes».

No permita que el estigma de buscar tratamiento le impida pedir ayuda. El tratamiento MAT está disponible para pacientes con Trastorno por Uso de Opioides (OUD) sin necesidad de una remisión médica. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Ali Brown en RHI llamando al 618-833-4471 para programar una consulta.

Rural Health, Inc. (RHI) es una organización sin fines de lucro que presta servicios en los condados de Johnson, Massac y Union, en Illinois. Designada por el gobierno federal como Centro de Salud Federalmente Calificado (FQHC), su misión consiste en brindar servicios de calidad a todos los pacientes que requieren atención médica, manteniendo al mismo tiempo un firme compromiso con la salud integral y el bienestar de las poblaciones desatendidas.

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Rural Health, Inc. Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment Program in the Treatment of Opioid Use DisordersIn 2024, the Uni...
03/27/2026

Rural Health, Inc. Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment Program in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorders

In 2024, the United States reported a 24% decline in opioid involved overdose deaths. It is believed that number is dropping in large part due to programs that involve the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs, like the one offered at Rural Health, Inc., focuses on the “whole patient” approach in the treatment of opioid use disorders. The principal of meeting patients where they are in their recovery is the backbone of MAT. Research has shown that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat substance use disorders, and for some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery and prevent and reduce opioid overdose.
Access to MAT is not widely available in the US, which is why these programs are so important. “According to the CDC, medications for opioid use disorder reduce overdose mortality nationwide by roughly 50 to 70%, and are the standard of care for persons with opioid related substance use disorders." said Erica Vining, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for Rural Health, Inc. “Patients receiving medications for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) can reduce their risk of overdose death by up to 70% compared to those not receiving medication. Providing care in a region of the country with high rates of opioid use and deaths is why RHI offers this program to our patients.”

MAT is a medically supervised, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder that stabilizes brain chemistry, reduces cravings, and significantly lowers the risk of overdose and death. It is not substituting one addiction for another, but rather treating a chronic medical condition with appropriate pharmacologic support.
In addition to decreasing the risk of opioid-related overdose deaths in the US by over 76% at 3 months, and 59% within a year of initial treatment, MAT also increases social functioning and retention of treatment, decreases opioid use, criminal activity, transmission of infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis C, and improves maternal and fetal outcomes for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

“Despite all this, opioid overdose continues to be the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 44,” says Vining, “This is why MAT programs and reducing the stigma of opioid overuse is so important.”

Don’t let the stigma of seeking treatment stop you from reaching out. MAT is available to patients with OUD without a referral. To learn more, contact Ali Brown at RHI at 618-833-4471 to schedule a consultation.

Rural Health, Inc. (RHI) is a not-for-profit organization serving Johnson, Massac, and Union counties in Illinois, designated by the federal government as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), whose mission is to provide quality services to all patients in need of healthcare while being committed to the overall health and well-being of the underserved.

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03/26/2026
March is Poison Prevention Month. Chrissy Childers with RHI shared poison prevention information and goodies with patien...
03/26/2026

March is Poison Prevention Month. Chrissy Childers with RHI shared poison prevention information and goodies with patients who visited our Anna Clinic on March 17. On a side note...If you're having health insurance questions of any kind, call Chrissy at 618-833-4471. She'll be happy to help you!

Members of the Rural Health, Inc. Outreach Team had lotsa fun last Friday (Mar. 20) meeting visitors at the Whistlers & ...
03/24/2026

Members of the Rural Health, Inc. Outreach Team had lotsa fun last Friday (Mar. 20) meeting visitors at the Whistlers & Whittlers Southern Pride Senior Program in Vienna. In addition to picking up a prize or two, guests were offered information on insurance options and blood pressure checks. To learn more about Rural Health, Inc. outreach for your community, call Shawnna Rhine at 618-833-4471 ext. 1036 or visit www.ruralhealthinc.org.

This is your post! TAKE CONTROL! It's a reminder to know the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of type 2 diabetes. ...
03/24/2026

This is your post! TAKE CONTROL! It's a reminder to know the risk factors, symptoms, and prevention of type 2 diabetes. Call RHI at 618-833-4471 or visit www.ruralhealthinc.org for a clinic near year.

Are you concerned about diabetes care? Our physicians are here to help you. Call 618-833-4471 to schedule an appointment...
03/24/2026

Are you concerned about diabetes care? Our physicians are here to help you. Call 618-833-4471 to schedule an appointment.

If you have diabetes, you can manage your condition to prevent or delay complications. There are personalized services that can help you:

- Plan healthy meals.
- Learn how to monitor your blood sugar levels.
- Find ways to get physical activity, and more.

This Diabetes Alert Day, plan to ask your healthcare provider for a referral to diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) services: https://bit.ly/3Wq5k1L

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513 N. Main Street
Anna, IL
62906

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

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