Horizon Health

10/03/2025

We are thrilled to sponsor this year’s North Dakota Nurses Association
(NDNA) Annual Meeting and Fall Conference being held today at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum!

If you are a nurse in the behavioral health field, stop by and talk to our team. Anne M. Kennedy, SPHR, Group Director of Human Resources and Oscar Hernandez, Senior Recruiter are on-site and conducting live interviews.

If you are unable to attend and would like more information on available opportunities, please email oscar.hernandez2@horizonhealth.com. We look forward to talking to you!

10/03/2025

Anne M. Kennedy, SPHR, Group Human Resources Director and Oscar Hernandez, Senior Recruiter of Horizon Health had an incredibly successful meeting with the leadership team at Altru Health System Behavioral Health in Grand Forks, ND! They had the opportunity to tour their inpatient adolescent and adult behavioral health units and discuss Altru’s upcoming expansion of their 48-bed unit scheduled to open in 2026.

Anne and Oscar spent time collaborating and strategizing with the Altru team over the development of recruitment strategies and are excited for this partnership that will help build a pipeline for growth in anticipation of their 48-bed unit.

Anne and Oscar will be at the North Dakota Nurses Association (NDNA) Annual Meeting and Fall Conference at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum today conducting interviews on site from 9 am – 5pm.

Please stop by to meet them and discuss all the amazing opportunities that are available. They look forward to meeting you while on their whirlwind tour of the gorgeous state of ND!

09/30/2025

🏥 Hospitals across the country are facing growing behavioral health demands.

At Horizon Health, we have seen firsthand the impact a strong hospital partnership can make. In just months, our collaboration with a health system in Wisconsin transformed their behavioral health program—delivering measurable outcomes for patients, providers, and the community.

If you are a hospital leader looking for proven strategies to strengthen behavioral health services, this case study shows what is possible when you partner with our team of experts:
http://bit.ly/4mFf8A8

09/25/2025

Thrilled to be a sponsor and support North Dakota Nurses Association at their upcoming conference! Stop by and meet our team!

We would love the opportunity to talk about our current job opportunities!

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Sanford Health
Horizon Health
North Dakota State University
NutriDyn
CHI St. Alexius
Minot State University Nursing

09/22/2025

A Proven Model to Reduce ED Boarding & Improve Outcomes

Behavioral health demand is surging, and hospital executives are feeling the pressure:

🔹 ED boarding times are increasing
🔹 Staff burnout is at an all-time high
🔹 Communities need rapid, compassionate psychiatric care

Horizon Health’s new service line helps hospitals design, build, and operate EmPATH & Crisis Stabilization Units that deliver measurable results:

📉 Decreased ED boarding times
📈 Improved throughput & patient satisfaction scores
🤝 Stronger partnerships with community providers
💵 Better financial performance through efficient care delivery

With decades of behavioral health management experience, we bring turnkey solutions that deliver impact from day one.

Schedule a conversation with our team to see how quickly your hospital can make this transformation.

Email us: BHS@horizonhealth.com today and let's get started transforming the future of behavioral health - -together.

09/17/2025

🏆 Congratulations, Boulder City Hospital!

We are proud to present Boulder City Hospital with the Horizon Health Clinical Excellence Award. This recognition celebrates the hospital’s commitment to advancing behavioral health services, improving patient outcomes, and building a culture of compassionate care.

👏 A huge thank you to the incredible Boulder City Hospital team and staff for their dedication, collaboration, and relentless focus on serving your community. Your passion for making a difference truly sets the standard for excellence.

Pictured here are: Dr. Scott Rubin, Medical Director, Boulder City Hospital, Jennifer A. Facteau, CEO, Horizon Health, Tom Maher, CEO, Boulder City Hospital, and Shannon Stafford, COO, Horizon Health.

Together, we are transforming behavioral healthcare — and we are just getting started. 💙

08/25/2025

🏥 Transforming Behavioral Health, Together

At Horizon Health, we partner with hospitals nationwide to deliver custom behavioral health solutions that improve patient care, support staff, and strengthen communities.

From EmPATH Units that ease emergency department strain to data-driven clinical outcomes that guide care, our expertise spans inpatient, outpatient, and crisis stabilization services.

💡 Our promise:

✔️ Clinical excellence

✔️ Operational efficiency

✔️ Measurable results

✔️ Improved patient and staff experience

Together, we are redefining what is possible in behavioral health care.

📞 Let’s talk about how Horizon Health can support your hospital: bhs@horizonhealth.com | 800-727-2407

08/21/2025

🔹 What’s a Co-Occurring Disorder?

Many individuals who seek behavioral health treatment are managing more than one condition at the same time—most commonly, a mental health disorder alongside a substance use disorder. This is known as a co-occurring disorder (or “dual diagnosis”).

At Horizon Health, we understand the unique challenges hospitals and providers face when treating patients with co-occurring conditions. Integrated care models that address both mental health and substance use needs simultaneously lead to better outcomes, reduced hospital readmissions, and improved patient satisfaction.

📖 Our latest blog post breaks down:
✔️ What co-occurring disorders are
✔️ Why accurate diagnosis is critical
✔️ How coordinated treatment improves recovery

🔗 https://bit.ly/47GB6yR

Together, we can transform behavioral healthcare by ensuring patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care that treats the whole person by partnerships with behavioral health care programs across the nation.

Speak to our Business Development team by emailing bhs@horizonhealth.com and let’s work together to improve access to care!

A co-occurring disorder refers to the presence of both a mental health issue and a substance use disorder occurring simultaneously in a patient. The dual diagnosis requires an integrated and comprehensive approach to address the complex interaction between these conditions, ensuring appropriate trea...

07/31/2025

In case you missed it! 🎥

Our recent webinar, Behavioral Health Challenges and Partnership Impact, featured an insightful conversation between Jackie Anhalt, former CNO at ThedaCare, and Chris Merritt, SVP of Development at Horizon Health.

Sponsored by the American Hospital Association, this session explored how our partnership with ThedaCare transformed their behavioral health program—improving both clinical outcomes and operational performance.

👉 Watch the full discussion to learn how strategic partnerships can elevate behavioral health care across your system: https://bit.ly/3IUDebZ

07/29/2025

Hospitals across the country are facing a growing challenge — and opportunity — in behavioral health: meeting the complex needs of our aging population.

With seniors experiencing higher rates of depression, dementia, and co-occurring medical conditions, the demand for specialized geriatric behavioral health programs has never been greater. Forward-thinking
hospital leaders are now asking: Are we equipped to deliver the right care at the right time for our older patients?

Our latest blog explores why expanding geriatric behavioral health services is not just clinically necessary — it’s a strategic imperative: https://bit.ly/4mi41gO

The senior population has historically been underserved where behavioral health is concerned. The healthcare system has not given priority to geriatric behavioral health. Fortunately, we have the power to change this. Geriatric behavioral health programs are one of the many programs we focus on with...