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# MN Bridge

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.mnbridge.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Prehospital Initiation of Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics](https://www.mnbridge.org/prehospital-initiation-of-buprenorphine-treatment-for-opioid-use-disorder-by-paramedics/)
- [EMS MOUD Toolkit](https://www.mnbridge.org/ems-moud-toolkit/)
- [Characteristics of Patients Experiencing Opioid Overdose and Eligibility for Prehospital Treatment with Buprenorphine](https://www.mnbridge.org/characteristics-of-patients-experiencing-opioid-overdose-and-eligibility-for-prehospital-treatment-with-buprenorphine/)
- [State Investment in Emergency Department Buprenorphine Pays Off](https://www.mnbridge.org/state-investment-in-emergency-department-buprenorphine-pays-off/)
- [Minnesota Drug Overdose and Substance Use Dashboard (MDH)](https://www.mnbridge.org/minnesota-drug-overdose-and-substance-use-dashboard-mdh/)
- [Hennepin County Emergency Visit Trends Dashboard (MN EHR Consortium)](https://www.mnbridge.org/hennepin-county-emergency-visit-trends-dashboard-mn-ehr-consortium/)
- [Consensus Recommendations for EMS Buprenorphine](https://www.mnbridge.org/consensus-recommendations-for-ems-buprenorphine/)
- [Emergency Department–Initiated Buprenorphine/Naloxone Treatment for Opioid Dependence](https://www.mnbridge.org/emergency-department-initiated-buprenorphine-naloxone-treatment-for-opioid-dependence/)
- [Prehospital Buprenorphine Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder by Paramedics: First Year Results of the EMS Buprenorphine Use Pilot](https://www.mnbridge.org/prehospital-buprenorphine-treatment-for-opioid-use-disorder-by-paramedics-first-year-results-of-the-ems-buprenorphine-use-pilot/)
- [Feasibility and Safety of a Paramedic-Directed Prehospital Buprenorphine Initiation Protocol for Acute Opioid Withdrawal](https://www.mnbridge.org/feasibility-and-safety-of-a-paramedic-directed-prehospital-buprenorphine-initiation-protocol-for-acute-opioid-withdrawal/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.mnbridge.org/)
- [Podcasts](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcasts/)
- [Contact](https://www.mnbridge.org/contact/)
- [Evidence & News](https://www.mnbridge.org/news/) - This section highlights the growing body of evidence behind EMS engagement in opioid use disorder care. It includes quality improvement work, case studies, operational reports, and media stories from across Minnesota and the nation.
- [24/7 Urgent Call Line](https://www.mnbridge.org/24-7-urgent-call-line/)
- [About MN Bridge](https://www.mnbridge.org/about/) - Built by and for frontline providers, MN Bridge is a statewide initiative equipping EMS and emergency providers with tools, training, protocols, and support to deliver low-barrier, life-saving care, starting in the field. MN Bridge empowers systems to treat opioid withdrawal, distribute harm reduction supplies, and connect patients to care.
- [Program Resources](https://www.mnbridge.org/resources/)

## Podcasts

- [From Rural to Regulatory with Dylan Ferguson and Jim Rieber](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/from-rural-to-regulatory-with-dylan-ferguson-and-jim-rieber/) - We talk with Dylan Ferguson, Director of the Minnesota Office of EMS, and Jim Rieber, former EMS Director in Perham in Northern Minnesota.
- [Peers, Trust & Tribal-Led Recovery with Jordan Hanson & Colin Cash](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/episode-6/) - Jordan Hanson, founder of YourPath, and Colin Cash, founder of Sober Squad and Director of Tribal Development at Pathfinder Solutions, share how lived experience, tribal innovation, and community-rooted systems are transforming addiction care.
- [Recovery, Rural Care, and Showing Up with Dr. Cole Pueringer](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/episode-5/) - Dr. Cole Pueringer is an addiction medicine and toxicology physician at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN. In this episode, he shares how his personal recovery journey informs his clinical work and leadership.
- [Paramedic Roots and Systems Change with Dre Cantwell-Frank of Bridge](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/episode-4/) - Dre Cantwell-Frank shares how her own experience as a paramedic shaped her path into addiction care and systems transformation.
- [Addiction Medicine Deep Dive and Understanding the Brain in Addiction with Dr. Brian Grahan](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/episode-3/) - Dr. Brian Grahan is an internal medicine and addiction medicine physician at Hennepin Healthcare. In this episode, he walks us through the realities of addiction medicine.
- [Clinical Backup from the Minnesota Regional Poison Center with Dr. Jon Cole & Dr. Samantha Lee](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/episode-2/) - Dr. Jon Cole and Dr. Samantha Lee from the Minnesota Poison Control System discuss their role in supporting EMS providers treating opioid overdose and withdrawal in the field.
- [The Origin of EMS Buprenorphine with Dr. Gerry Carroll & Dr. Gene Hern](https://www.mnbridge.org/podcast/episode-1/) - Dr. Gerry Carroll, EMS Medical Director at Cooper EMS in New Jersey, and Dr. Gene Hern from the California Bridge Program were among the first in the country to bring buprenorphine into the hands of EMS providers.

## Resources

- [MN Bridge EMS Field Initiation Protocol](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/mn-bridge-ems-field-initiation-protocol/)
- [MN Bridge EMS Implementation Guide](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/ems-buprenorphine-implementation-guide/)
- [EMS to ED Buprenorphine Protocol Notification Letter: Template](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/ems-to-emergency-department-buprenorphine-protocol-notification-letter/)
- [Local Resource Guide Template](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/local-resource-guide-template/) - Need help creating a local resource guide? SAMHSA offers a tool that allows users to search for services by location with a wide range of filters (e.g., service setting, medication therapy, treatment approaches, payment/insurance/funding accepted, payment assistance). The information is based on data from the National Substance Use and Mental Health Services Survey (N-SUMHSS). It is updated annually, with new facilities added monthly and service updates made weekly.
- [EMS Initiated Buprenorphine: Full Paramedic Training](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/ems-initiated-buprenorphine-full-paramedic-training/)
- [California Bridge Buprenorphine in the Field: EMS Base Hospital Training](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/education-about-ems-buprenorphine-specifically-for-ems-medical-directors/)
- [California Bridge Buprenorphine in the Field: Paramedic Training](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/california-bridge-buprenorphine-in-the-field-paramedic-training/)
- [Buprenorphine Medication Guide](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/buprenorphine-medication-guide/)
- [EMS Buprenorphine Training Curriculum](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/ems-buprenorphine-training-curriculum/) - This EMS buprenorphine training guide provides a practical, step-by-step framework for training field providers to initiate buprenorphine. Includes outline for training topics as well as key points, resources, and tips.
- [Fast Tracker MN Substance Use Disorder Resources](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/fast-tracker-mn-substance-use-disorder-resources/)
- [After an Overdose: What Now? – Patient & Family Guide](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/after-an-overdose-what-now-patient-and-family-guide/)
- [Northern Minnesota Substance Use Resource Guide](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/northern-minnesota-substance-use-resource-guide/)
- [Ramsey County Buprenorphine Referral List](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/ramsey-county-buprenorphine-referral-list/)
- [SPFD Suboxone Referral List](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/spfd-suboxone-referral-list/)
- [Hennepin EMS Buprenorphine Resources](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/hennepin-ems-buprenorphine-resources/)
- [Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Guide](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/clinical-opioid-withdrawal-scale-guide/)
- [Steve Rummler Hope Network Naloxone Access Point Map](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/steve-rummler-hope-network-naloxone-access-point-map/)
- [Steve Rummler Hope Network Naloxone Training Resources Link](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/steve-rummler-hope-network-naloxone-training-resources-link/)
- [Steve Rummler Hope Network Xylazine Information — For Individuals/Public Use](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/steve-rummler-hope-network-xylazine-information-for-individuals-public-use/)
- [Steve Rummler Hope Network Fentanyl Test Strip Information — For Individuals/Public Use](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/steve-rummler-hope-network-fentanyl-test-strip-information-for-individuals-public-use/)
- [Steve Rummler Hope Network Naloxone Request Form — For Individuals/Public Use](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/steve-rummler-hope-network-naloxone-request-form-for-individuals-public-use/)
- [YourPath Recovery Services](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/yourpath-recovery-services/)
- [Words Matter: How to Talk About Addiction](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/words-matter-how-to-talk-about-addiction/)
- [EMS to ED Buprenorphine Protocol Notification Letter: HEMS Example](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource/ems-to-ed-buprenorphine-protocol-notification-letter-hems-example/) - A sample letter from Hennepin EMS used to inform local emergency departments about EMS administration of buprenorphine, offered as a template for other agencies implementing similar protocols to improve care for patients experiencing opioid withdrawal or overdose.

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.mnbridge.org/category/uncategorized/)
- [Program Design & Implementation Guidance](https://www.mnbridge.org/category/program-design-implementation-guidance/) - Consensus statements, implementation toolkits, and national EMS guidelines to support agencies looking to launch or strengthen their MOUD response.
- [System-Level & Operational Insights](https://www.mnbridge.org/category/system-level-operational-insights/) - These articles highlight how systems are applying EMS buprenorphine in real-world settings, with insights into eligibility, logistics, and broader impacts.
- [Clinical Research & Evidence](https://www.mnbridge.org/category/clinical-research-evidence/) - These publications evaluate the safety, feasibility, and outcomes of EMS-administered buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. They form the evidence base supporting EMS’s evolving role in MOUD delivery.

## Resource Categories

- [EMS Operations](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource-category/ems-operations/) - Support your system with protocols and strategies built to fit EMS. Our resources help agencies integrate low-barrier care into daily operations, without adding unnecessary burden to the field.
- [Education & Training](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource-category/education-training/) - We offer practical, evidence-based education tailored to EMS and emergency care. From onboarding new staff to upskilling experienced teams, our training resources connect providers with tools and strategies that translate to real-world impact.
- [Patient Handouts and Resources](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource-category/patient-handouts-and-resources/) - Field-ready materials to inform, empower, and support patients. These handouts help EMS teams offer compassionate care that extends beyond the scene, building trust and opening doors to recovery.
- [Harm Reduction](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource-category/harm-reduction-resources/) - Empowering EMS to deliver life-saving support beyond overdose response. Our resources help teams distribute Narcan kits, offer test strips, and implement harm reduction strategies that meet patients where they are—safely and compassionately. If you are an EMS agency interested in receiving resources to begin a leave behind program please reach out directly to Alicia House at ahouse@rummlerhope.org.
- [Clinical Guidelines](https://www.mnbridge.org/resource-category/clinical-guidelines/) - Clear, evidence-based recommendations to help EMS providers deliver safe, effective care for patients with opioid use disorder—from withdrawal management to follow-up planning.