DALLAS – September 9, 2022 – Children’s Health℠, one of the largest and most authoritative pediatric health care providers in the United States and the premier pediatric health system in North Texas, today announced that Children’s Health will treat approximately 100 children. and a new state psychiatric hospital bed inpatient unit for adolescents. The Adult Hospital is being developed through a partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The pediatrics unit, currently in the planning stages of design and construction, will add to the 200 adult beds at the new state hospital, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2025, and the pediatrics addition is scheduled to open in his early 2026.

Children’s Health Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Lindsey Tyra said: “We know that addressing this growing childhood mental health crisis will require a coordinated and coordinated response from resources and professionals across the community. Together with Southwestern, we are building a radical, forward-thinking approach to this escalating problem that will also become part of a larger system statewide.”

According to Child Health in 2021 Beyond ABC An estimated 133,375 North Texas children suffer from an emotional or addictive disorder, according to reports, and in 2020 alone, there were fewer mental health-related emergency room visits for children ages 5 to 11. 24% increase. Psychiatric services at the new state hospital will allow her North Texas children and adolescents through age 17 with complex mental health needs to access behavioral health services when they need it most.

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“Our goal is to build state-of-the-art facilities that meet the needs of the communities we serve.” , gives us the opportunity to provide them with the specialized care they deserve.”

“This hospital saves lives. This donation will save the lives of children,” said Scott Schalchlin, HHSC Health and Specialty Care System Deputy Executive Director. “By expanding access to children and young people, we are helping to address a truly vital need in our community to take care of the mental and physical health of young people.”

For an update on the hospital’s progress and additional information about how Children’s Health is working with UT Southwestern and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, visit State Hospital Construction Projects.

About UT Southwestern Medical Center

One of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, UT Southwestern combines pioneering biomedical research with excellence in clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty has won his six Nobel Prizes, his 26 members of the National Academy of Sciences, his 17 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 14 Howard Hughes Medical Institute research person is included. More than 2,900 full-time faculty are responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and are committed to rapidly translating science-driven research into new clinical treatments. A UT Southwestern physician, in more than 80 specialties, he provides care to over 100,000 inpatients, over 360,000 emergency room cases, and supervises nearly 4 million outpatient visits annually. .

Children’s health℠

children’s health℠ We are committed to making children’s lives better. Children’s Health is one of the largest and most authoritative pediatric health care providers in the nation and the premier pediatric health care system in North Texas, providing care for children through more than 750,000 patient visits annually. The Children’s Health system includes flagship hospital Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano, Children’s Health Care Network, specialty centers, rehabilitation facilities and physician services. Children’s Medical Center Dallas is the only North Texas ranked 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties US News & World ReportThrough an academic partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center, Children’s Health is a leader in life-changing treatments, innovative technologies and groundbreaking research. The partnership established the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute in 2011, working on research in regenerative medicine, cancer biology, and metabolism. Follow Children’s Health for more information. Facebook, twitter, Instagram LinkedInYoutubeor visit childrens.com.

About Texas Health and Human Services

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission owns or operates 10 state hospitals, 1 residential treatment center, and 13 state-sponsored living centers statewide. State hospitals provide inpatient psychiatric services to adults, children, and adolescents, and state-supported living centers serve individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. HHSC is also working to meet the growing needs of Texans by modernizing or expanding state hospitals throughout Texas and building a new hospital in Dallas.