In Honor of Health Information Professionals (HIP) Week, Meet the HIM Team   Jessica H., HIM Manager – 8 ½ years “I like to read but once I start a book, I’m glued to it for days. I enjoy my job and love my team I work with.” Jessica likes to spend time with family…

While mental health conditions such as depression are common, they are treatable and individuals can go on to recover and lead full and productive lives. Symptoms of Clinical Depression Persistent sad, anxious or “empty” mood Sleeping too much or too little, middle of the night or early morning waking Reduced appetite and weight loss, or…

Roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression or anxiety. Not to mention the family, friends, and coworkers that are also impacted. National Depression Screening Day is held annually on October 8. It’s important for many reasons. First, it can help people make an informed diagnosis. It also drags depression out of the…

October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011. Since then, October has been a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health, to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse, to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as children, parents,…

CenterPointe Hospital will host an Outdoor Ceremony on Saturday, September 26th at 10:30 a.m. to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease, provide information about the many services provided by the Alzheimer’s Association including free online education, support groups and research that will one day find a cure for Alzheimer’s, as well as to acknowledge the wonderful…

It takes courage to seek help for addiction. The team at The Changing Pointe at CenterPointe Hospital in St. Charles celebrates courage every day as a key step to freedom from addiction. “The good news is that addiction is treatable,” says Dr. Raafea Malik, the medical director of The Changing Pointe, which has been helping…

Read original article from the CDC HERE The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with mental health challenges related to the morbidity and mortality caused by the disease and to mitigation activities, including the impact of physical distancing and stay-at-home orders.* Symptoms of anxiety disorder and depressive disorder increased considerably in the United…

CenterPointe Behavioral Health System Ranks No. 4882 on the 2020 Inc. 5000 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 58.53 Percent NEW YORK, August 12, 2020 – Inc. magazine today revealed that CenterPointe Behavioral Health System, LLC (CBHS) is No. 4882 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.…

CenterPointe Hospital, St. Charles, is pleased to announce that our Silver Lining Inpatient Senior Adult Program has resumed services. Under the leadership of Javed Qasim, MD, Medical Director, Silver Lining inpatient program provides evaluation and stabilization for seniors affected by behavioral health issues including: Severe Depression Severe Anxiety Unresolved Grief & Loss Mood Disorders Dementia…