Overdose Response Program (ORP)
Hygea Healthcare is a formally authorized Maryland State Overdose Response Program (ORP) (Entity Serial Number: MD-ORP #449).
This designation signifies our commitment to maintaining a robust clinical infrastructure dedicated to combating the opioid crisis through rapid intervention, evidence-based medical treatment, and comprehensive community support.
As an authorized ORP under the Maryland Department of Health, Hygea Healthcare adheres to the highest state standards (Health-General Article, §§13-3101-3109) to provide life-saving care and recovery-focused healthcare to the Baltimore community.
Our Clinical Framework
Our program is designed to bridge the gap between crisis and long-term stability. We offer a sophisticated, medical-first approach to recovery that emphasizes safety, dignity, and clinical excellence.
- Rapid Access to Care We understand that the window for intervention is often small. Hygea provides expedited clinical entry for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD), ensuring that barriers to treatment are removed when they matter most.
Integrated Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Our MAT protocols are the gold standard of addiction medicine. By combining FDA-approved medications with specialized behavioral therapy, we stabilize brain chemistry, reduce cravings, and provide a foundation for sustainable recovery. - Coordinated Medical & Nursing Response Patients benefit from a synchronized, multidisciplinary team. Our doctors, nurses, and clinicians provide 24/7 medically monitored care, ensuring every stage of the recovery process is overseen by qualified healthcare professionals.
- Harm Reduction & Life-Saving Interventions Beyond clinical treatment, we serve as a community hub for safety. Our program includes overdose prevention education and the implementation of life-saving interventions designed to reduce the mortality associated with opioid use.
- Continuity of Care & Long-Term Support Recovery does not end with stabilization. Hygea’s model ensures a seamless transition through the continuum of care, offering long-term recovery support and clinical oversight to foster permanent lifestyle changes.
Clinical Leadership
The implementation of our ORP standards is led by a team of highly credentialed professionals dedicated to raising the standard of care in Maryland.
We recognize the leadership of Elsie Antwiwaa Tweneboah-Koduah, DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC/C, Medical Director, and Kerry Markland, Training Director, for their excellence in operationalizing these state-mandated standards. Their expertise ensures that Hygea Healthcare remains a trusted, mission-driven leader in Baltimore’s healthcare landscape.
Commitment to Excellence
At Hygea Healthcare, we believe that authoritative, professional care is the key to rebuilding lives. Our designation as an Overdose Response Program reinforces our role as a cornerstone of community trust and a leader in evidence-based recovery.
Start your recovery journey today
If you or a loved one are seeking professional help for opioid use disorder, our doors are open. Contact Us for Immediate Assistance: 410-512-9525
