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North Carolina Opens First Behavioral Health Unit in the Mecklenburg County Jail
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The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s office unveiled a major innovation towards improving public safety and strengthening their community by creating North Carolina’s first behavioral health unit in a correctional facility at the Mecklenburg County Jail in Charlotte. The team at Mecklenburg County recognized that they had many challenges with mental health in their population and they decided to address the growing trend. Nationally, The National Alliance of Mental Health estimates that nearly 15 percent of men booked into correctional facilities have serious mental health conditions. The creation of this new facility will undoubtedly improve mental health treatment for inmates and move them closer to their end goal of preparing inmates to succeed once they are released. Wellpath’s own Tom Sybesma was […]
Wellpath Provides New Nurse At Zero Cost To County
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At Wellpath, we don’t just say patient care is our number one priority. Our actions prove it. When Guilford County, North Carolina Sheriff Danny Rogers was looking for the budget to hire a new discharge planner at the county jail, he met many obstacles. He was denied budget request after budget request and simply did not have the money to pay for the additional healthcare staff the jail needed. Through further discussion, Wellpath was alerted of the situation and stepped up, agreeing to fill the position at no additional cost to the county. Shortly after being denied funding by the county, Sheriff Rogers met with Wellpath’s VP of Partnership Development Zela Guirola and Director of Partnership Development, Laura Busbin to […]
Veterans Services Offers Mental Health Resources
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At least 20 U.S. veterans die from suicide every day because of their traumatic experiences during military service. We applaud the work Veteran Services is doing to provide veterans with the mental healthcare they need. Click here to read the article.
New Orleans to renew contract with jail’s private health care provider
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We are thrilled that New Orleans has chosen to renew their contract with us! We look forward to continuing our service and thank prison healthcare expert Dr. Robert Greifinger for recognizing the “substantial and measurable improvement” that we have made. Click here to read the complete article.
Eight Delaware programs honored for innovative efforts to curtail opioid epidemic
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We recognize the importance of curtailing the opioid epidemic and want to applaud these Delaware-based programs for exploring innovative solutions to address this growing concern. Click here to read the complete article.
How technology is bridging gaps between healthcare and underserved populations
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Interesting article on technology innovations in healthcare. Innovation is a centerpiece of our mission and vision, and we’re proud that many powerful technologies are in place in Wellpath facilities. Click here to read the article.
Mental Health Awareness Month: New law gives Iowa parent hope
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Iowa is no longer one of four states without a children’s mental healthcare system. We applaud the steps Iowa has taken towards fostering healthy communities. Click here to read the article.
Mental Health Awareness Month brings attention to breaking stigma
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We understand the importance of bringing attention and destigmatizing mental healthcare. As we close out National Mental Health Awareness month, here are helpful ways in which you can break down the stigma of mental illness. Click here to read the article.
Congress is flooded with veteran mental health bills. Here’s what it means if they pass.
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Congress is currently considering dozens of new bills that aim to improve and expand veteran’s mental healthcare services. Our hope is that any vet who suffers gets the help they need. Click here to read the article.
Wellpath isn’t the bogeyman. We’re committed to turning Alaska Psychiatric Institute around.
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It’s time to set the record straight about what is going on at the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API). As team members at Wellpath Recovery Solutions work to return API to functionality, we believe Alaskans deserve to know the full story, complete with context and accurate information. Click here to read the complete article. (Photo Credit: Loren Holmes/ADN)
Department of Health and Social Services Renews Accreditation for API
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The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services issued an accreditation renewal for the Alaska Psychiatric Institute. DHSS previously issued Wellpath a no-bid contract in February to manage API. Click here to read the complete article.
Napa’s Juvenile Hall staff dedicated to youth mental health services, county watchdog says
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Mental health services at Napa County Juvenile Hall meet state standards and are easily accessible to young people behind bars, the county watchdog says. Read More
Anchorage Daily News – Q&A with the ‘hospital fixer’ charged with saving the Alaska Psychiatric Institute
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In February, Alaska officials turned over management of the state’s sole psychiatric hospital to a private company. After years of mounting problems, the Alaska Psychiatric Institute was on the brink of losing crucial certifications and facing at least three investigations that found major errors threatening patient safety. Read More
WUWM — 02/13/2019
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Milwaukee County Plans For New Health Services Provider At Jail – “Armor’s contract ends on April 1, and the Board approved a two-year contract for a different private Nashville-based health services provider called Wellpath.”
KTVA CBS 11 – 02/11/2019
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Dunleavy hints at additional privatization beyond API – “Officials have said that under the contract, Wellpath will bring in a team that will work to correct problems relating to staff safety, patient safety and rights, regulatory compliance and the therapeutic environment.”