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Let’s get to work.
Silver Hill Hospital is moving forward with tremendous energy regarding access to our services, new clinical programming to improve patient outcomes and diversifying our talented and compassionate workforce.
Much of our attention over the last year and a half has been dedicated to managing the COVID-19 crisis and meeting the increased demand for mental health services caused by the global pandemic. We have done so with great thoughtfulness, professionalism, adaptability and collaboration.
While we will remain vigilant about COVID, we are back on track and forging ahead. Your support is integral as we enter a period of revitalization that will elevate Silver Hill Hospital’s position in the mental health field and allow us to better serve our patients and our community.
Clinically, we are always looking to utilize new evidence-based treatments and programs that keep us at the forefront of
our field.
To expand our reach further, we are negotiating with insurance companies to adequately fund a level of high-quality residential care that supports patients and families and ends the far-too- common revolving door of psychiatric admissions. We are collecting and analyzing data from our own system as well
as other treatment systems to show the value of excellent residential care such as that provided at Silver Hill. We have been delivering that kind of care for 90 years and are determined to see it become available for more patients.
In addition, our Patient Financial Aid Fund helps deserving patients receive the treatment they need, and your support helps tremendously in that regard.
High-quality mental health care should be a right that all people have, regardless of their ability to pay. This was part of the original mission of Silver Hill Hospital and over the years we have always found new and timely ways to advocate for change – both here at the hospital and in the wider mental health system.
It is an exciting time at Silver Hill Hospital as we continue to offer hope to thousands of people suffering from mental illness and addiction disorders. Whether you are a patient, grateful family member or friend, referring doctor, or supporter,
thank you for being a partner during this time of revitalization and acceleration.
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Dr. Andrew J. Gerber President and Medical Director
IN THIS ISSUE
3 Down Memory Lane
4 A Winner’s Decision: CC Sabathia
8 Share in the Beauty of Our Campus
11 Profile: Lisa Benton
12 A Night at the Office
14 Out of Control: A Patient’s Story
16 Joel Bernanke’s Important Research 19 Adolescents and Mental Health
22 Planned Giving Information