Bronson Healthcare and Acadia Healthcare Break Ground on New Behavioral Health Hospital to Serve Southwest Michigan
November 17 2021 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
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Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital
Bronson Healthcare and Acadia Healthcare Company today held a
virtual groundbreaking ceremony marking the beginning of
construction on the new hospital that the two companies are
building together as part of a joint venture. Slated to open in
early 2023, the 96-bed inpatient behavioral health hospital will be
located in Battle Creek, Michigan, on a previously announced
25-acre site at Glenn Cross Road and M-66 in Battle Creek.
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The new hospital addresses the growing need in southwest
Michigan for more accessible, high-quality behavioral health
services. It will offer a full continuum of inpatient behavioral
healthcare services 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).
“We are very pleased to announce that construction is underway
for Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital,” said Bill Manns, President
and Chief Executive Officer of Bronson Healthcare. “Bronson has a
longstanding commitment to advancing the health of the communities
we serve, and we are proud to make this investment to expand
behavioral health offerings in our region.”
“We’re so excited to have an opportunity to introduce the
community to this new hospital,” said Debbie Osteen, Chief
Executive Officer of Acadia Healthcare. “This new hospital will be
state-of-the-art and provide the hope and healing that residents of
southwest Michigan need when dealing with complex behavioral health
issues.”
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.
About Acadia Healthcare
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services
across the United States. As of September 30, 2021, Acadia operated
a network of 230 behavioral healthcare facilities with
approximately 10,200 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.
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Carolyn Wyllie Bronson Healthcare (269) 217-8716
wylliec@bronsonhg.org
Gretchen Hommrich Acadia Healthcare (615) 861-6000
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