Horizon Health

11/13/2025

🚨 Transforming Crisis Care in Hospitals: Watch Our New EmPATH & Crisis Stabilization Webinar

Hospitals nationwide are looking for effective ways to reduce ED boarding, improve patient flow, and ensure individuals in behavioral health crisis receive timely, therapeutic care.

To support that mission, Horizon Health has released a new on-demand webinar featuring Julie Flack, Director of Crisis Specialty Services, who breaks down what it really takes to build a high-performing EmPATH Unit or Crisis Stabilization Unit.

In this webinar, Julie explores:
✔️ Why the EmPATH and CSU models are changing the landscape of psychiatric crisis care
✔️ The core components of a successful crisis program
✔️ Key considerations for design, staffing, and operational flow
✔️ How Horizon Health partners with hospitals to bring these units from concept to reality

If your organization is exploring enhanced psychiatric crisis services or evaluating the EmPATH model, this session offers valuable insights you can put into action.

👉 Watch the webinar here: https://bit.ly/49MISZ1

Together, we can build psychiatric crisis systems that expand access, reduce bottlenecks, and deliver the right care at the right time.

10/14/2025

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Thomas M. Smith, DNP, RN, NEA-BC has joined Horizon Health as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Practice.

With over 40 years of experience in nursing, management, and healthcare operations; Dr. Smith obtained his BSN from WV Wesleyan College, MA from WV University, and his DNP from American Sentinel University with honors, where he received the Deans Award for academic excellence. He also holds graduate certificates in patient safety and management from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was elected to serve on the ANA-ANCC credentialing board, and the Kaplan Advisory Board and has held senior level positions with CMS, HCA Healthcare, and Community Health Systems prior to joining UHS, Inc. as the Corporate Divisional Director of Nursing.

Please join us in welcoming Thom to the Horizon Health family. His depth of clinical expertise and strong reputation will be an asset as we continue to transform and grow our services, both internally at UHS and externally with partner hospitals.

10/10/2025

On , Horizon Health stands united in our mission to make mental health care accessible, equitable, and prioritized for all.

As our CEO Jennifer Facteau reminds us, the progress we’ve made in reducing stigma is only the beginning. Together, we can continue to elevate the conversation, expand access, and deliver care that saves lives.

Let’s keep transforming behavioral health — one patient, one community, one partnership at a time. 💙

10/03/2025

We are thrilled to sponsor this year’s North Dakota Nurses Association
(NDNA) Annual Meeting and Fall Conference being held today at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum!

If you are a nurse in the behavioral health field, stop by and talk to our team. Anne M. Kennedy, SPHR, Group Director of Human Resources and Oscar Hernandez, Senior Recruiter are on-site and conducting live interviews.

If you are unable to attend and would like more information on available opportunities, please email oscar.hernandez2@horizonhealth.com. We look forward to talking to you!

10/03/2025

Anne M. Kennedy, SPHR, Group Human Resources Director and Oscar Hernandez, Senior Recruiter of Horizon Health had an incredibly successful meeting with the leadership team at Altru Health System Behavioral Health in Grand Forks, ND! They had the opportunity to tour their inpatient adolescent and adult behavioral health units and discuss Altru’s upcoming expansion of their 48-bed unit scheduled to open in 2026.

Anne and Oscar spent time collaborating and strategizing with the Altru team over the development of recruitment strategies and are excited for this partnership that will help build a pipeline for growth in anticipation of their 48-bed unit.

Anne and Oscar will be at the North Dakota Nurses Association (NDNA) Annual Meeting and Fall Conference at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum today conducting interviews on site from 9 am – 5pm.

Please stop by to meet them and discuss all the amazing opportunities that are available. They look forward to meeting you while on their whirlwind tour of the gorgeous state of ND!

09/30/2025

🏥 Hospitals across the country are facing growing behavioral health demands.

At Horizon Health, we have seen firsthand the impact a strong hospital partnership can make. In just months, our collaboration with a health system in Wisconsin transformed their behavioral health program—delivering measurable outcomes for patients, providers, and the community.

If you are a hospital leader looking for proven strategies to strengthen behavioral health services, this case study shows what is possible when you partner with our team of experts:
http://bit.ly/4mFf8A8

09/25/2025

Thrilled to be a sponsor and support North Dakota Nurses Association at their upcoming conference! Stop by and meet our team!

We would love the opportunity to talk about our current job opportunities!

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Sanford Health
Horizon Health
North Dakota State University
NutriDyn
CHI St. Alexius
Minot State University Nursing

09/22/2025

A Proven Model to Reduce ED Boarding & Improve Outcomes

Behavioral health demand is surging, and hospital executives are feeling the pressure:

🔹 ED boarding times are increasing
🔹 Staff burnout is at an all-time high
🔹 Communities need rapid, compassionate psychiatric care

Horizon Health’s new service line helps hospitals design, build, and operate EmPATH & Crisis Stabilization Units that deliver measurable results:

📉 Decreased ED boarding times
📈 Improved throughput & patient satisfaction scores
🤝 Stronger partnerships with community providers
💵 Better financial performance through efficient care delivery

With decades of behavioral health management experience, we bring turnkey solutions that deliver impact from day one.

Schedule a conversation with our team to see how quickly your hospital can make this transformation.

Email us: BHS@horizonhealth.com today and let's get started transforming the future of behavioral health - -together.

09/17/2025

🏆 Congratulations, Boulder City Hospital!

We are proud to present Boulder City Hospital with the Horizon Health Clinical Excellence Award. This recognition celebrates the hospital’s commitment to advancing behavioral health services, improving patient outcomes, and building a culture of compassionate care.

👏 A huge thank you to the incredible Boulder City Hospital team and staff for their dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus on serving your community. Your passion for making a difference truly sets the standard for excellence.

Pictured here are: Dr. Scott Rubin, Medical Director, Boulder City Hospital, Jennifer A. Facteau, CEO, Horizon Health, Tom Maher, CEO, Boulder City Hospital, and Shannon Stafford, COO, Horizon Health.

Together, we are transforming behavioral healthcare — and we are just getting started. 💙

08/25/2025

🏥 Transforming Behavioral Health, Together

At Horizon Health, we partner with hospitals nationwide to deliver custom behavioral health solutions that improve patient care, support staff, and strengthen communities.

From EmPATH Units that ease emergency department strain to data-driven clinical outcomes that guide care, our expertise spans inpatient, outpatient, and crisis stabilization services.

💡 Our promise:

✔️ Clinical excellence

✔️ Operational efficiency

✔️ Measurable results

✔️ Improved patient and staff experience

Together, we are redefining what is possible in behavioral health care.

📞 Let’s talk about how Horizon Health can support your hospital: bhs@horizonhealth.com | 800-727-2407

08/21/2025

🔹 What’s a Co-Occurring Disorder?

Many individuals who seek behavioral health treatment are managing more than one condition at the same time—most commonly, a mental health disorder alongside a substance use disorder. This is known as a co-occurring disorder (or “dual diagnosis”).

At Horizon Health, we understand the unique challenges hospitals and providers face when treating patients with co-occurring conditions. Integrated care models that address both mental health and substance use needs simultaneously lead to better outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions, and improved patient satisfaction.

📖 Our latest blog post breaks down:
✔️ What co-occurring disorders are
✔️ Why accurate diagnosis is critical
✔️ How coordinated treatment improves recovery

🔗 https://bit.ly/47GB6yR

Together, we can transform behavioral healthcare by ensuring patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care that treats the whole person by partnerships with behavioral health care programs across the nation.

Speak to our Business Development team by emailing bhs@horizonhealth.com and let’s work together to improve access to care!

A co-occurring disorder refers to the presence of both a mental health issue and a substance use disorder occurring simultaneously in a patient. The dual diagnosis requires an integrated and comprehensive approach to address the complex interaction between these conditions, ensuring appropriate trea...

07/31/2025

In case you missed it! 🎥

Our recent webinar, Behavioral Health Challenges and Partnership Impact, featured an insightful conversation between Jackie Anhalt, former CNO at ThedaCare, and Chris Merritt, SVP of Development at Horizon Health.

Sponsored by the American Hospital Association, this session explored how our partnership with ThedaCare transformed their behavioral health program—improving both clinical outcomes and operational performance.

👉 Watch the full discussion to learn how strategic partnerships can elevate behavioral health care across your system: https://bit.ly/3IUDebZ