REDUCING OPIOID ADDICTION & OVERDOSE
An Innovative Solution to the Epidemic
St. Joseph’s Health is the first health system in the nation to develop and implement ALTO®, the Alternatives to Opioids program, a highly successful and unique approach to acute pain management without the use of opioids – and the potential addictions associated with opioid use.
U.S. Senator Cory Booker, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. joined together for a press conference at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in April to address new legislation – The Alternatives to Opioids (ALTO®) in the Emergency Department Act.
Opioid Prescriptions have decreased by nearly 83% in just 2 years.
Decrease in First 6 Months
Decrease in First Year
Overall Decrease To Date