Northwest Integrated Health

06/04/2024

Are you ready to begin your journey in because we are.
Lots of exciting things happening at Northwest Integrated Health
Call today 253-200-0300
Email: answers@nwih.com

05/23/2024

Pierce County Crisis is an excellent resource 1800-576-7764
Community members can call 2-1-1 for help finding mental health services

03/14/2024

Program not pill. Please take a moment and write to your representatives about the importance of structure in medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder

Congress is considering legislation that would make dramatic changes to how providers treat patients with OUD.

02/15/2024

❣️Always remember self love is the best form of love .

❣️Being in recovery and navigating love could be challenging

❣️Remind yourself to be kind and gentle with yourself

❣️Reflect

❣️Practice mindfulness

❣️Learn about your love language

❣️Learn about your partner’s love language

❣️Be forgivingving

Have a Happy Valentines Day

09/25/2023

https://programnotapill.com/write-congress/

Methadone is one of the most effective treatments for

Methadone clinics aka OTP clinics are not just clinics where m**hadone is available. These are specialized treatment programs where patients receive counseling and support to continue their journey through sobriety.

Take a minute to share this with your senators and other contacts. Help us spread the word

There is a growing misunderstanding that expanding access to OUD medication in unregulated settings (just prescribing more pills) alone is all that our society needs to do to help people recover. Don’t marginalize MAT to a pill. Learn more about how you can support access to real evidence-based ad...

08/11/2023

Please join us for a discussion on how to talk about

Sometimes the simplest conversations are the hardest. With the ongoing plight of Opioid Overdose Deaths, we find that many people are not sure how to initiate a conversation about it

We hope to improve this experience by sharing some insights from the community in this upcoming town hall

August 29th from 3:30-5:30 pm @ 📍Moore Library
215 S 56th St
Tacoma WA 98408
Bus line 41

Hope to see you there

05/29/2023

Happy Memorial Day

04/29/2023

🌱Phytoesterols are a group of plant-derived compounds that have a chemical structure similar to cholesterol. They are also known as plant sterols or stanols.

🌱Phytoesterols are naturally present in a variety of plant-based foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Phytoesterols have been found to have a number of health benefits.
🌱They can help to lower cholesterol levels by blocking the absorption of cholesterol in the digestive system. This may reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
🌱In addition to their cholesterol-lowering properties, phytoesterols have also been studied for their potential to reduce inflammation, improve immune function, and protect against certain types of cancer.

🌱There is a need for more meta-analysis to understand the factors associated with the lipid-lowering effect of PS. This would help elucidate the variability in LDL-C reduction documented in previous studies.

04/11/2023

FDA Press Release

•Agency Continues to Take Critical Steps to Reduce Drug Being Driven Primarily by Illicit Opioids

•Naloxone\ is a medication that rapidly reverses the effects of and is the standard treatment for opioid overdose

•The timeline for availability and price of this OTC product is determined by the manufacturer

•Other formulations and dosages of naloxone will remain available by prescription only

•Drug overdose persists as a major public health issue in the United States, with more than 101,750 reported occurring in the 12-month period ending in October 2022, primarily driven by synthetic opioids like illicit

Opioid addiction is a chronic disease. Medications are only for disease stabilization and harm reduction and cannot cure a chronic disease. Northwest Integrated Health (NWIH) is a group of clinics where we use a holistic approach to treat SUD (Substance Use Disorder) by attending to all aspects of o...

03/09/2023

If you are not tired of posts. Here’s one more
This has to do with the most marginalized section of the society

There’s so much disparity in how women are perceived and treated for their substance use disorder

Not many women were considered In research and development up until recently
Women are twice as likely to develop adverse effects of drugs

They experience at higher rates

Please support

03/01/2023

Erythritol is a sugar alcohol that is commonly used as a low-calorie sweetener in foods and beverages.
Unlike sugar, erythritol does not raise blood sugar or insulin levels, and it has a minimal effect on dental health.

It is generally recognized as safe by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and other regulatory agencies U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This just shows that use safe ways for weight loss. Avoid fad diets. Eat whole foods. Stay away from engineered and processed foods

01/25/2023

According to a news report, published by Cuomo for in Seattle, Washington king county is struggling to find space to store bodies due to spiking deaths

This a has been brewing for almost a decade, and there’s no end in sight

Pandemics come and go, politicians would continue to disagree on matters, but this epidemic is not going anywhere. Solution to the problem, unfortunately is not simple

Many agencies have to work together to combat this. public also needs to place rules by becoming more aware of the dangers of opioid use. If you know someone who is struggling with opioid use disorder, please get them help.

“It is easier than ever to get help”

Please be part of the solution

Don’t judge people who suffer from opioid use disorder. They are humans just like us.

Show empathy and kindness to people suffering from this disease

11/01/2022

Have a safe and fun Halloween 👻

10/04/2022

This is Mental Health Awareness week.

Let’s make visible

Spread awareness to help someone in need of treatment for mental health related diagnosis

It begins by being aware of common signs and symptoms of mental health illnesses

Understand that being healthy isn’t complete without mental health

Talk to your health care provider if you need help

If you think a loved one needs help, encourage them to seek help. Express your care and concern

Remind them that help is available

Stop self blame, guilt, shame associated with

09/14/2022

Merriam Webster dictionary defines recovery as ;

“the act or process of getting som**hing back”

“the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength”

We want to take a minute and leave this here because words matter. In the business of treatment for substance use disorders “words” are more important than we could imagine.

People in recovery find it hard to express their needs. Most people feel guilt ,shame and feeling of unworthiness, because of their life experiences.

This creates unnecessary barriers in patients seeking treatment. Statistics show that only 10% of SUD diagnosed patients receive treatment. Out of which 50% drop out after 90 days. This could change with us, we could be that catalyst of change in someone’s life.

Using words of encouragement and support are helpful to people in recovery.

Have you helped someone in recovery today?

09/09/2022

Did you know September is the National Recovery Month.

To celebrate the
We want to do our part to support people in recovery.

Our goal is to increase awareness about challenges faced by people in recovery, what it means to be in recovery, and how we could change our mindset about recovery.

First and foremost what is recovery?

National Institute on Drug Abuse defines recovery as “ A process through which people improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, snd strive to reach their full potential “

Goal of recovery is to attain “remission “

It begins by making a “change in behavior “

This could be achieved by making changes in someone’s lifestyle and environment.

This is further reinforced by providing medication and counseling.

Recovery is a lifelong process. The best example would be of a marathon rather than a sprint. Most people don’t realize this and when they are unsuccessful, feel disheartened.

09/01/2022

Our amazing Tacoma Westgate team was busy yesterday. They set up booths at the local food banks and pharmacies to get the message out for

They kick it up a notch by offering goodies and snacks to our community.

Show our staff some love for their hard work

09/01/2022

Our wonderful team Puyallup showing off their purple swag for

Show them some love

09/01/2022

Way to go our Lakewood team for standing on a busy intersection to raise awareness about

We thank you for your great work!

09/01/2022

We have one of the best people in our team.

The dedication and commitment by our staff was unmatched on when our team went out to distribute flyers and pins in the community to raise awareness about

Please show our wonderful staff some love

08/31/2022

Today is International Overdose Awareness day

Everyday roughly 60 people succumb to drug overdose

Do your part and be part of the solution

Learn about acquiring free through WA state Department of Health

Help support someone get into treatment

Help remove stigma around treatment for substance use disorders

08/30/2022

Parents, responsible citizens beware
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08/03/2022

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07/14/2022

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07/05/2022

Road to recovery isn’t easy but it is made easier when you have the right tools.

07/04/2022

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸

06/30/2022

Nothing is as important as your mental health

05/08/2022

05/07/2022

Thank you to our wonderful nurses. Thank you for all you do!

05/01/2022

03/03/2022

03/02/2022

Today is World Teen Mental Wellness Day

02/09/2022

Do you know Opiod Overdose is responsible for approximately 100 deaths per day in US alone.

This is a National Health Crisis

Do you know knowing more about signs and symptoms of Opioid Overdose could help you save someone’s life.

01/31/2022

Prescription opioid overdose is s National Crisis

Listen to Macklemore talk about his struggle.

Thank you for starting a great platform likeCLEAN Cause to raise awareness for this growing public health emergency.

01/29/2022

01/29/2022

Our Hall of success

06/07/2021

“Our greatest glory consists not in never falling, but in rising up every time we fall.”-Oliver Goldsmith
At NWIH, we do not shy away from undertaking the challenging task of treating opioid addiction. Our staff never fails to seize any opportunity to make a positive impact in our patients’ lives and work towards the overall welfare of our community. There are numerous success stories that reflect the immense hard work and diligence of the entire NWIH family.
One such story is of a patient at our Tacoma Westgate location. An unemployed, homeless male in his 50s who had a history of an opioid dependency and severe mental health disorders. Prior coming to the NWIH Westgate clinic, he had been in and out of prison with a history of 48 ER visits and 4 overdose incidents.
His journey to success was not a straightforward path. It required countless re-engagements that were a result of mutual understanding between him and his provider. The patient did not suffer from relapses after being prescribed Suboxone and initiating substance use disorder counseling and mental health services. However, life was still quite rough for him. The patient continued taking m**h to stay alert and keep himself warm during the cold winter nights.
At this point the patient needed inpatient services for severe addiction. After all the assiduous efforts of his SUD counselor, Jessica Pendergast, he was able to get ad-mitted to Pioneer Health. Even when the patient was there, our provider, Thanh Nguyen and recovery coach, Reginald Blackman worked together to help him find a home so upon his discharge from Pioneer he does not go back on the streets.
Now this patient has 60 days of sobriety and is stable on his current medication.
This patient’s success story is attributed to the hard work of the entire Westgate team especially, Reginald Blackman, Jessica Pendergast, and Thanh Nguyen. We could not be more proud of them.
Thank you to our entire NWIH family for helping our community, one patient at a time.

04/19/2021

Alcohol Awareness Month During the
COVID-19 Pandemic!
Observed every April, Alcohol Awareness Month is meant
to raise awareness about alcohol use and break the stigma
by discussing how alcohol-use disorders affect individuals,
families and communities. This year is especially critical as
COVID-19 restrictions and stress can increase your
susceptibility to substance misuse, addiction and relapse.
If you or a loved one are concerned about alcohol use, talk
to a doctor at NWIH or use the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Helpline by
calling 800-662-HELP (4357).
https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/pdf/factsheets/alcohol-use-factsheet-H.pdf