Baltimore-based Sheppard Pratt has received $16.5 million in state funding to support the development of a children’s psychiatric hospital. The funding comes from two separate allocations in Maryland’s fiscal year 2027 budget — $15 million and $1.5 million — a…
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Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital is launching outpatient mental health services for adult patients and expanding walk-in appointments for children. Beginning April 14, the hospital will open outpatient services for adult patients to improve daily functioning, develop coping strategies and enhance…
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