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New Research in Mental Health, Vol. 18 is available
The New Research in Mental Health (NRMH), Vol. 18 E-Book provides new knowledge that can be used to improve the quality and delivery of services within Ohio’s mental health system. The research reports include findings about a wide range of topics, including recovery, employment, case manager turnover, trauma, assessment instruments, innovation adoption, and the effectiveness of service/treatment approaches for children, families and adults. The research studies in NRMH, Volume 18 E-Book were funded through the Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) Research Grants Program and other sources.
Advisory council established to set Ohio’s cultural competence research agenda
The Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence, Inc. (MACC) and ODMH announced the selection of a statewide Research Advisory Committee (RAC) that will lead the state’s efforts to set a cultural competence research agenda. The RAC will begin meeting in September 2009. Read the full news release...
Heat related illness information available
In her letter regarding heat related illness, Dr. Sherman, ODMH Medical Director, urges consumers and caregivers to create a heat emergency preparedness plan and to review the pamphlet titled “Heat Related Illness in Psychotropic Medication Users”. The pamphlet provides information about the risks of heat related illness and prevention during times of high heat and humidity.
State to build psychiatric hospital in Cleveland's Midtown
The Ohio Department of Mental Health, in collaboration with the City of Cleveland, has identified a site for its new regional psychiatric hospital on the Midtown Health Line in the vicinity of Euclid Avenue and East 59th Street. Read the full news release...
Annual Forensic Conference will not be held in 2009
A Forensic Conference that had been sponsored annually by ODMH's Office of Forensic Services will not be scheduled this year. This conference provided many valuable learning experiences and networking opportunities for people who work in Ohio's forensic mental health system. The Department hopes to bring back the event in the future when funding allows. Follow this link to read the latest Ohio Forensic Newsletter.
Executive team at Northwest Ohio Psychiatric Hospital named
NOPH, formerly the Toledo Campus of ODMH's Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare three-hospital group, is now officially a stand-alone regional psychiatric hospital. ODMH has named current management employees at the Toledo campus to lead the local executive team. The reorganization will not affect staffing or patient care, but will benefit customers by providing local leadership.
Training conference scheduled
A training conference planned for Oct. 1-2 in Columbus, will teach community members and social service providers how to deliver health messages to the Somali population. "New Shores: Health Messages for Emerging Populations" will focus on understanding customs, taboos and stigmas, as well as patient rights and traditional treatment practices used in the Somali culture. Read the flyer or visit www.maccinc.net. Learn more about ODMH efforts to improve cultural competence.
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare CEO appointed
On August 20, ODMH announced the appointment of Dave Colletti as the CEO of its regional psychiatric hospital campuses in Cleveland and Northfield. The two sites make up Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH). Colletti began his ODMH career at the NBH Cleveland Campus as the Director of Social Work in 1996 and has served as the Cleveland Campus Administrator since 2001. He completed his bachelor's degree in social work from the University of Akron in 1985 and received his advanced MSSA degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1988.
Links available to resources on H1N1 virus and pandemic flu
A National Public Health Emergency was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on April 26 after cases of the H1N1 virus were identified. Visit our Emergency Preparedness section for links to several online resources.