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Adapting and Advancing Care
in the Midst of the Pandemic
Welcome to the second edition of Silver Linings, a magazine dedicated to our volunteers, friends and generous supporters. Thank you for being there with us and helping us navigate these difficult times.
It has been a challenging time for all of us, but I am extremely proud of the way the Silver Hill Hospital community has risen to the occasion and created unique opportunities among the uncertainty of COVID-19.
The pandemic created a mental health crisis in America and your support has helped us to be there for those suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD and substance abuse caused by the isolation and unpredictability of the pandemic.
COVID changed everything and we had to adapt quickly
and rethink the way we did admissions, clinical treatment, food service, housekeeping and nearly every other aspect of our operations. The safety of our patients and staff was the top priority for every adaptation we made; however, we also remained committed to maintaining the high level of care for which Silver Hill Hospital is known.
Adjusting to the pandemic advanced the way we care for our patients. Telemedicine and virtual care will remain a component of our treatment strategy going forward. In-person care will be emphasized when that type of treatment is needed but the flexibility of telemedicine will help us better meet the needs of patients.
Early in the pandemic we recognized the need to support the mental health and resilience of frontline medical workers
and first responders who were under tremendous stress as the crisis unfolded. We launched the Community Resilience Campaign (CRC) and I am proud of the vital service it provides to organizations. Led by psychiatrist Stephen N. Xenakis, MD, the CRC has built an impressive list of clients, including local community organizations and law enforcement agencies, reaching more than 1,000 individuals.
There is much promise for the road ahead. Vaccines are being administered and will, hopefully, allow us to better control the virus. Challenges will remain, but opportunity will accompany them. With your support, we will make the most of these opportunities, and find new ways to better serve our patients and community.
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Dr. Andrew J. Gerber President and Medical Director
3 Celebrating Our 90th Anniversary
4 Handling the COVID Crisis
8 Bo Makes Life Better
10 Complex Conditions Program Launched
12 Profile: Dr. Rocky Marotta
13 Services for Adolescents
15 The Epidemic Within the Pandemic
16 Patient Navigators Guiding Patients
17 A Trip Down Memory Lane
18 New Programs Making an Impact
20 Community Resilience Campaign
21 Supporter Spotlight: Meet Rudy Ruggles
22 A New Nature Walk
23 2020 Donor Recognition