Providence Health & Services, St. Joseph Health officially merge, commit to improving mental health

Providence Health & Services and St. Joseph Health have come together to create Providence St. Joseph Health, a not-for-profit health and social services system that will serve as the parent organization for more than 100,000 caregivers across seven states. The newly formed system celebrated its first day by committing to be a catalyst for improving mental health care in the United States. They have created the Institute for Mental Health and Wellness that will be used to identify and advance innovative solutions in mental health. An expert advisory panel will be convened to create a blueprint for improving mental health care in U.S. communities. It will distribute grants formalized process and be available internally to Providence St. Joseph Health entities as well as other organizations within the communities it serves. Click here to read more about the newly formed organization. (Tracie Lievense)