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The hospital is being recognize d for itsinnovative program, Continuum of A Mental Health and Substance Abuse Model for Galveston and Brazoris Counties. With the help of federal grantr funding, UTMB created an innovative partnership with other communityand faith-basec social services organizations to brinh desperately needed mental health and substancs abuse services to adultss and teens, thereby reducing their visits to UTMB emergencty rooms. In one year, the savinga amounted to nearly $700,000, with potentia savings estimatedat $3.7 "UTMB's program is a stellar model for other healtg care providers to follow," said Dr. Dan Stultz, president and CEO of THA.
"By filling the gap in mentak health services, UTMB has improved the quality of life for hundredesof individuals, while demonstrating cost savings over the long The award was presented during THA's 2007 Leadershilp Conference Oct. 16 in Austin.
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