Kentucky Hospitals Working Together to

Fight the Opioid Epidemic

About KYSOS

The Kentucky Hospital Association is partnering with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services as part of the Kentucky Opioid Response Effort (KORE) to launch the Kentucky Statewide Opioid Stewardship program. 

The newest initiative within KY SOS is the launch of the Emergency Department (ED) Bridge Program. The main objective of the ED Bridge Program is to ensure patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) receive 24/7 access to care. EDs have an incredible opportunity to make OUD treatment accessible for all and to assist patients with their recovery. 

The state has several ED Bridge Programs in place thus far, making a difference in the lives of patients and their communities. The KY SOS team will continue to expand the ED Bridge Program into each acute care hospital across the Commonwealth.

 The KY SOS ED Bridge Program goal is to increase access to treatment and assist patients on their road to recovery, thus saving lives in Kentucky communities.

Ambulance parked, with patient being rushed into the hospital

Latest News

KYSOS ED Bridge Program Peer Support Specialists Participate in Community Events

Peer Support Specialists (PSS) from hospitals across the state were very active during National Recovery Month participating in multiple community events.

KYSOS Participates in Kentucky Recovery Rally

The KYSOS program attended the 2025 Kentucky Recovery Rally in Frankfort on September 5.
Pictured : Marilyn Connors and Sandra Varney at ARH Tug Valley Medical Associates in South Williamson, Ky.

KYSOS Outpatient Program Visits ARH Primary Care Clinics

Site visits included ARH Family Care Wheelwright, ARH Family Care Wayland, ARH McDowell Clinic, ARH Womens and Family Health Center Tug Valley and ARH Tug Valley Medical Associates.

Inpatient

Focusing on inpatient opioid stewardship efforts

Primary Care Outpatient Clinics

Providing education and guidance in opioid stewardship to primary care clinics

Emergency Department (ED) Bridge

Ensuring patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) receive 24/7 access to care

Voices

What Does KYSOS Mean to You?

Meet Advisory Committee member Alex Elswick, Voices of Hope