Jamestown Regional to Open Opioid Free Pain Clinic January 2026

Jamestown Regional Medical Center announced on December 22 that it will open a new pain management clinic in January 2026 aimed at treating chronic pain without opioids. The clinic is established in partnership with Holistic Pain Management and will provide advanced interventional procedures and non opioid therapies that are not currently available in the region.

The service will treat chronic pain from arthritis, spine conditions, neuropathy, migraines, and post surgical recovery. Treatment options will include nerve blocks, targeted injections, medication management, and other advanced interventional procedures delivered with an emphasis on evidence based, opioid free care. Patients who need procedures will have access to a certified registered nurse anesthetist with advanced fellowship training in pain management.

Nurse practitioner Morgan Croves will join the new JRMC Pain Management Clinic. Croves has more than eight years of experience in critical care and pain management and holds degrees from the University of Jamestown and the University of Mary. The clinic will accept self referrals so patients do not need a provider referral to schedule an appointment. To schedule call 701-952-4878 or visit jrmcnd.com/pain-management.

For Stutsman County residents, the new service addresses gaps in rural health care by reducing travel time and expanding local options for people living with persistent pain. Chronic pain is a common driver of disability, lost work time and mental health strain, and limited local access to specialized care has pushed some patients toward long distance travel or reliance on opioid medications. Offering non opioid interventions locally can improve continuity of care and reduce barriers for older adults and working families who lack transportation or flexible schedules.

The clinic also intersects with broader public health goals to curb opioid misuse while ensuring patients receive effective pain relief. Local policymakers and health systems face ongoing challenges in balancing access to necessary pain treatment with efforts to limit opioid harms. By establishing an opioid free option and making appointments available without referrals, Jamestown Regional aims to lower access barriers and expand equitable treatment choices for the community.