April is the Month of the Military Child, which celebrates and acknowledges the children of our service members. While living with a military family member can make children resilient and strong, this lifestyle can sometimes make them more susceptible to bullying in a school setting. The Army’s Adolescent Support and Counseling Services (ASACS) program is…
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On March 30, we are celebrating National Doctor’s Day where we honor all physicians for their dedication and contributions to the health of their patients. With the healthcare industry becoming more complex than ever with so many advancements, tools, and information, doctors continue to manage the overwhelming responsibility to be able to accurately diagnosis and…
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Challenges and obstacles create opportunities. Even since before the start of the pandemic, the provider community has dealt with workforce development challenges, especially in the field of behavioral health. As the demand for mental health and substance use disorder services have increased, so have the opportunities for a career in behavioral health for individuals at…
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Discussions about mental health in the Black community shouldn’t be limited to Black History Month in February and BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month in July. The conversations and action steps geared toward providing education, support, and resources require a year-round effort. A recent article published by the Kaiser Family Foundation, shares that although Black people…
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Throughout March we’re celebrating National Social Worker Month by recognizing the over 600,000 social workers throughout the country who work tirelessly to solve social issues and improve the lives of individuals. Social workers spend every day improving the quality of someone’s life and continuing to advocate for their patients, which can be emotionally draining work…
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of neurological conditions that affect brain development and can lead to challenges with social skills, language and communication, learning and behavior. In the United States, 1 in 44 children is diagnosed with ASD, and two percent of adults are estimated to have ASD. Autism Awareness Month Autism Awareness…
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The third week in March is designated to recognize the Healthcare Human Resources (HR) Professionals and their important role in the continuum of care. This week celebrates the hard work HR professionals do who work in hospitals, health systems, clinics, and other healthcare organizations. Today’s healthcare landscape creates more complex issues for HR professionals who…
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As a Medical Director for Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Chris Squillaro, DO, manages many different responsibilities. As a supervisor of the Pennsylvania medical staff, he performs reviews, attends complaint and grievance hearings, and leads various rounds with our care managers. Dr. Squillaro also provides the executive leadership with input on strategy and focusing on…
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