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58 <br /> NC STAR <br /> 'YNETWORK <br /> Shifting Cultures,Saving Lives <br /> February 10th, 2025 <br /> Dear Dr.Jaimes-Colina, <br /> As a partner of Piedmont Health Services and a representative of programs that serve patients with Opioid Use <br /> Disorder in Orange County, I am writing this letter to express my support for Piedmont Health Service Inc,'s <br /> application to the Orange County High Impact Opioid Abatement Strategies funding. <br /> The NC STAR Network connects community and academic partners across the state to expand equitable access <br /> to life-saving treatment for substance use disorders. NC STAR provides clinical expertise as well as didactic <br /> education to providers. One of the ways we plan to continue serving our community is through strengthening <br /> our partnership with Piedmont Health Services, Inc, (PHS), an agency which offers impactful evidence-based <br /> addiction treatment. PHS is NC STAR Network's oldest community partner and a vital collaborator in the <br /> evolution of addiction care delivery. <br /> By strategically partnering with an organization that is providing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder(MOUD) <br /> as well as primary care, we can help people achieve goals of stability, health, and well-being.This partnership <br /> has the potential to create a more streamlined, patient-centered approach to recovery and wellness. <br /> I look forward to strengthening our collaboration with PHS in order to serve the needs of community members <br /> with Opioid Use Disorder within Orange County. Please feel free to contact me at the email below if you require <br /> any further information. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> H. Claire st, MD <br /> Director, NC STAR Network <br /> Associate Professor of Medicine <br /> UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine <br /> Claire—west@med.unc.edu <br /> 984-974-4462 <br /> Vorth Carolina Substance Treatment and Recovery Network <br /> ncstarnetwork.org <br />