Acadia Healthcare Forms Joint Venture with Bronson Health to Build a New Behavioral Health Facility in Southwest Michigan
June 30 2021 - 11:00AM
Business Wire
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced
that it has formed a joint venture with Bronson Healthcare, one of
Michigan’s leading, integrated healthcare systems. The new
partnership will build a new 96-bed facility in Battle Creek,
Michigan. The new freestanding behavioral health facility will
provide comprehensive inpatient services to patients to address the
growing need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health
services in Battle Creek, Kalamazoo and the surrounding
communities. The facility is expected to open in early 2023.
With an anticipated groundbreaking in the fall, the new facility
will offer a full continuum of inpatient behavioral health care for
adult patients including comprehensive treatment for those who
struggle with acute symptoms of mental health disorders such as
anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD).
“Acadia is proud to be partnering with a leading health system
like Bronson to provide these life-saving services to individuals
and families in southwest Michigan,” said Debbie Osteen, Chief
Executive Officer of Acadia Healthcare. “Bronson and Acadia have
the shared vision and mission of serving patients with quality and
compassionate care, providing healing and hope to those in need. We
now have 13 partnerships in place with premier health systems such
as Bronson to expand our treatment network through strategic joint
ventures and improve access to care in numerous communities around
the country.”
Bronson Healthcare, a not-for-profit, community-governed health
system, serves patients and families throughout southwest Michigan.
With four hospitals, 8,400 employees and more than 1,500 medical
staff members, it is the largest employer and preferred healthcare
destination in the region. Nationally recognized for quality and
safety, Bronson offers a full range of services from primary care
to critical care across more than 100 locations.
“We are very pleased to partner with Acadia to enhance access to
behavioral healthcare for the communities we serve,” said Bill
Manns, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bronson Healthcare.
“We chose Acadia as our strategic partner because of their deep
knowledge of the industry and their expertise in developing and
operating inpatient behavioral health services.”
About Acadia Healthcare Acadia is a leading provider of
behavioral healthcare services across the United States. As of
March 31, 2021, Acadia operated a network of 228 behavioral
healthcare facilities with approximately 10,000 beds in 40 states
and Puerto Rico. With more than 20,000 employees serving
approximately 70,000 patients daily, Acadia is the largest
stand-alone behavioral health company in the U.S. Acadia provides
behavioral healthcare services to its patients in a variety of
settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty
treatment facilities, residential treatment centers and outpatient
clinics.
About Bronson Healthcare Bronson Healthcare is a not-for-profit,
community-governed health system serving nine counties in southwest
Michigan. With 8,400 employees, more than 1,500 medical staff
members, and 796 licensed beds, Bronson is the largest employer and
leading healthcare system in southwest Michigan. It offers a full
range of services from primary care to critical care across more
than 100 locations. Key member organizations include Bronson
Methodist Hospital, Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, Bronson LakeView
Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital, Bronson Medical Group,
Bronson at Home, Bronson Commons, Bronson Athletic Club, Bronson
Wellness Center and the Bronson Health Foundation.
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