Brodstone Memorial Hospital Announces New Brodstone Thrive Center
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Brodstone Memorial Hospital Announces New Brodstone Thrive Center
09/10/19 (Superior, NE) – Brodstone Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of Brodstone Thrive Center, a 55+ outpatient mental health service. Brodstone Thrive Center offers group and individualized treatment for older adults who suffer from emotional, behavioral or mental health concerns such as grief, depression, failing memory, anxiety and changes in overall health — all things seniors may experience as they transition through late adulthood.
"The Brodstone Thrive Center is another service that is true to the mission of Brodstone Memorial Hospital; which is ‘Compassionate. Dedicated. Unified. We care for you.’ Brodstone Thrive Center is a program dedicated to helping our senior population as they enter a time in their lives of challenging and life changing experiences. Our goal at Brodstone Thrive Center is to work with the healthcare team to support our patients in meeting their medical and psychological needs," said Treg Vyzourek, CEO of Brodstone.
Serving south central Nebraska and north central Kansas, the program provides intensive outpatient treatment Monday through Friday with patients returning to their homes each evening. The program is medically supervised by Dr. Kavir Saxena, who has office hours in Hastings and Grand Island. Most of the therapy sessions are offered in a group format. Dr. Sriram Ramaswamy and Lori Smith, A.P.R.N. are available via telemedicine.
"Our Brodstone Thrive Center is a wonderful mental health oasis for our aging population, in a time and place where dedicated mental healthcare is difficult to obtain," said Krista Holeman, Brodstone Thrive Center Director.
Krista Holeman, grew up and has lived in rural Nebraska and Kansas. She graduated with her Masters in Counseling from Doane University in Grand Island, Nebraska in 2015. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Peru State College in 2010. Her certifications include Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has special interest in Geriatrics, Adolescents, Family Relationships, and Substance Use.
Brodstone Thrive Center is currently accepting referrals. If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health challenges please call to receive a free, confidential behavioral health initial screening. Referrals to Brodstone Thrive Center may be made by healthcare providers, nurses, social workers, yourself or others by calling 402-207-1542. The program has started assessing patients, with group beginning on September 16. Most commercial insurance is accepted.