UK HealthCare launches Kentucky's first emergency psychiatric facility, EmPATH, in partnership with Eastern State Hospital.
UK HealthCare has launched Kentucky's first emergency psychiatric facility, EmPATH, in partnership with Eastern State Hospital. The 11,000 square feet unit, equipped to care for up to 12 patients at a time, offers specialized mental health services, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and peer support specialists. EmPATH aims to reduce the burden on traditional emergency rooms and provide better quality of care to patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
July 30, 2024
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