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NEWS Northern California Shriners Hospital Offers Live, Online CME According to Loren Davidson, M.D., medical director of the pediatric rehabilitation program at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California, a physician need not have a definitive diagnosis for a child with suspected developmental delay to refer that child for state services. Children under 3 years of age may be eligible for assistance from the California Department of Developmental Services if they show signs of developmental delay or have documented risk factors, such as pre-term birth. In a recent continuing medical education session, Dr. Davidson stressed the importance of referring patients early to take advantage of neuroplasticity. To learn more, visit https://www. shrinerschildrens.org/continuing-education. Kaiser Permanente’s New Lathrop Mental Health and Wellness Center Meets Growing Demand for Services in the Central Valley Kaiser Permanente Central Valley recently opened the Lathrop Mental Health and Wellness Center providing access to mental health and addiction services and helping to meet the growing demand in the Central Valley. The 26,000-square-foot Lathrop facility, located off South Harlan Road, features 36 provider rooms, 14 group therapy rooms, and is the first in Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley service area to offer addiction medicine along with child, adolescent and adult mental health services under one roof.
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Kaiser Permanente’s Mental Health and Wellness Center as we continue our work to address the growing need for mental health services,” said Corwin Harper, senior vice president and area manager for Kaiser Permanente’s Central Valley service area. “As we emerge from the pandemic, many find themselves struggling to overcome the mental toll of the past year and a half. We are committed to increasing access, removing the stigma of seeking mental health care and providing pathways to recovery.” To meet the mental health needs across a rapidly growing region, Kaiser Permanente has prioritized access to behavioral health services. Last November, Kaiser Permanente opened the Enterprise Mental Health and Wellness Center in Modesto and also recently expanded the behavioral health departments in Tracy and Stockton.
“This center is an important addition to our community
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