Brookhaven Hospital: Mental Health Treatment for Behavioral Health Problems, Chemical Dependency, Eating Disorders, Brain Injuries, and Renewal Christian Treatment and Recovery

Thursday, May 25, 2006 9:35 AM
posted by Michael Mason

Comorbid Issues and Schizophrenia

Shocking statistics have surfaced over the health of schizophrenia patients. It turns out that many of them are not getting treatment for other health problems, and they're losing as much as twenty years of life because of the neglect. Take this figures for example:

40% of patients with frank diabetes were not under treatment.
65% of those with hypertension were not getting any anti-hypertensive drugs.
90% of those with high cholesterol and triglycerides were not being treated.

According to John Newcomer, M.D., of Washington University in St. Louis, the situation is distressing.

"The take-home message for a clinician is that among patients with schizophrenia who are presenting for treatment there are a substantial proportion who have hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, overweight, and obesity," he said in an interview.

Click here for more information about the findings.

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Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:08 AM
posted by Michael Mason

Upcoming Activities at Brookhaven Hospital

If you're a mental health care professional, we invite you to visit us for our monthly professional seminar series. Held the first Wednesday of each month, these educational seminars are a great way to earn CEU's, network with other professionals, and get a great lunch.

If you're a pastor or church professional, our next Minister's Lifeline Series will be held on June 29th. This series offers insightful presentations that deal with the intersection of spirituality and mental health.

Check back later for more information on upcoming events.
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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.

Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.

Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.

Sarah McGee serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states.

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