At the May 24th Reds game, Reds Country Cares focused on Mental Health Awareness. With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Reds invited guests from local organizations to the ballpark to participate in a pregame ceremony in appreciation of their work to help our community with resources and support for those in need.

Francisco Romo-Nava, MD, PhD, Associate Chief Research Officer of Lindner Center of HOPE was the Honorary Captain at the May 24th Reds game.

Video: https://mlbn-distro.mlb.com/20230524CIN-REDS-HONORARY-CAPTAIN.mp4

Reds Article on Mental Health: https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/reds-focusing-on-mental-health-awareness-month

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Mason, OH, February 22, 2023 – Lindner Center of HOPE, Chief Research Officer, Susan L. McElroy, MD, was recently named to the Research.com “Best Female Scientists in the United States 2022 Ranking” for her contributions to the advancement of science.

This was the first edition of the Research.com ranking of top female scientists in the United States and was based upon data collected from Microsoft Academic Graph. Position in the ranking is based on a scientist’s general H-index. The inclusion criteria for scholars to be considered into the global ranking of top scientists are based on the H-index, proportion of the contributions made within the given discipline in addition to the awards and achievements of the scientists. Only top 1000 female scientists with the highest H-index are featured in the ranking. Nearly 167,000 scientists were examined for the ranking.

Dr. McElroy is internationally known for her research in bipolar disorder, eating disorders, obesity, impulse control disorders and pharmacology. She is the author of over 600 scientific papers in leading medical journals and was the 8th most cited scientist in the world published in the fields of psychiatry and psychology since 1996. She has also authored over 150 reviews and chapters in major psychiatric textbooks. Dr. McElroy is the editor or author of 4 scientific books and serves on the editorial boards of 5 journals.

As Chief Research Officer she currently oversees multiple ongoing studies in mood, anxiety, eating and impulse control disorders, genetics and psychopharmacology.

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) estimates that less than 30 percent of the world’s researchers are women.

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Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, outpatient services and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

 

Cincinnati, OH, February 17, 2023 – Lindner Center of HOPE, Associate Chief Research Officer and Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Francisco Romo-Nava, MD, PhD was named a finalist in the annual Business Courier Health Care Heroes awards in the Innovator category on February 16, 2023.

Dr. Romo-Nava serves a key leadership role in driving the efforts of The Research Institute at Lindner Center of HOPE. Not only does he manage studies sponsored by third parties, but he himself has initiated first-of-its-kind research that can significantly impact the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.

Dr. Romo-Nava’s incredibly original ideas about the brain-body relationship and its role in mental illness is directing his research beyond just treatment to a real understanding of the path of physiology of mental illness.

He was awarded a K2 Career Development Award by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) for the study of a novel approach to investigate the circadian system function and its potential as a therapeutic target in binge eating disorder. This is a highly competitive award for clinician-scientists that is part of enabling the “Neuroscience of the Body Research Program” to study the role of the brain-body communication in psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Romo-Nava’s interest in the mind-body connection – the communication between the brain and the body – has also led him to explore whether altering that communication might lead to better treatment options for patients with psychiatric disorders.

He calls his research “neuroscience of the body in psychiatric disorders,” and it led the researcher to start a study, being conducted at the Lindner Center of HOPE, to examine if electrical stimulation of the spinal cord could be helpful in treating certain psychiatric conditions, like depression.

His work on this study has earned him a United States patent and could eventually lead to easier treatment options with fewer side effects for certain patients.

Dr. Romo-Nava says this patent supports the study of a method to stimulate the brain-body communication pathways in the spinal cord by using investigational devices “no larger than a shoe box with cables and rubber electrodes.”

The brain and spinal cord are components of the central nervous system, and there are neural pathways, or tracts, that connect both. These pathways are made up of nervous tissue, including neurons and other cells, and can send information from the body to the brain or from the brain to the body.

“We think that a relatively small electrical current applied through the skin, which can barely be felt by the patient and will not hurt them, will moderate the brain-body communication neural pathways in the spinal cord and will impact certain regions of the brain,” Romo-Nava says, adding they are in the beginning stages of studying this method and are trying to determine how often and long the stimulation sessions should occur.

Romo-Nava says he thinks of the interaction between the brain and the body as a self-regulating feedback circuit that is often disturbed in psychiatric disorders.

“If we can fix that disturbance, we may be able to improve both the mental and physical health of patients,” he says, adding that the initial pilot study was funded by a Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Grant. The foundation awards grants of the National Alliance for Research in Schizophrenia and Depression.

Romo-Nava says, “One of our ultimate goals is to test this out in larger clinical trials to determine the role of brain-body communication in the study of mental disorders, as well as to explore its potential as a useful therapy.”

“These are the first steps in examining this method and could be the initial steps in potentially developing a better treatment for certain patients with depression, avoiding side effects from medications and improving their overall quality of life.”

As a clinical researcher, Dr. Romo-Nava dedicates his talent and energy to the pursuit of discovering new treatment options for patients struggling with mental illnesses. He is an advocate for seeking ongoing evolution and innovation in the treatment of mental health conditions. He exudes the notion that our investment in our patients – and hope – begins with an investment in research. He is a critical leader in actively pioneering life-changing mental health research, giving rise to new and better methods to prevent, diagnose and treat mental illnesses.

The word “pioneer” accurately defines Dr. Romo-Nava, as he leads the charge in embracing the idea that there are new ways to consider the treatment of mental illnesses, we just have to imagine the possibilities.

Dr. Romo-Nava enthusiastically embraces innovation in his exploration of the causes of mental illness. His research into the application of brain-body communication in the treatment of mental illness is first of its kind and is truly innovative in the mental health arena. The use of this innovation, right here in our region, can help change the lives of those facing mental illness-thus improving the overall health and wellbeing of our community.

Dr. Romo-Nava is an outside the box thinker when it involves treatment options for patients. He understands the important role innovation plays in offering  treatment alternatives to those who haven’t had great success with medications and psychotherapy.

Beyond the pursuit of new treatment options, Dr. Romo-Nava is relentless in his quest to understand the basic path of physiology of mental illness. Figuring out and understanding the mechanics of mental illness will open the doors to new treatments. He is persistent in his quest to solve this puzzle and his novel thinking will take research in directions never imagined.

Heath Care Heroes is the Business Courier’s recognition of those who have made an impact on health care in our community through their concern for patients, their research and inventions, their management skills, their innovative programs for employees and their services.

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Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and adolescents, outpatient services and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

MASON, Ohio – Lindner Center of HOPE, a leading provider of mental health care, is pleased to announce that Chris J. Tuell, EdD, LPCC-S, LICDC-CS, and Tracy Suzanne Cummings, MD, Lindner Center of HOPE, were named among Cincy Best Docs 2022 as published in Cincy Magazine. Both were selected by Cincy Magazine readers when asked to nominate their favorite doctors in 80 specialties.

Dr. Tuell provides mental health and addiction psychotherapy services to a wide variety of treatment populations. He is a key contributor to the development and implementation of the Integrated Co-occurring Disorder Treatment Program for residential and outpatient services at Lindner Center of HOPE.

Dr. Tuell is a clinical psychotherapist and a chemical and behavioral addiction specialist. Dr. Tuell has over 38 years of experience in the field of mental health and addictions.

 

 

In her role as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Excellence, Dr. Cummings is responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining programs and policies that support our growing group of expert prescribers and therapists in their efforts to provide care at the highest possible level of excellence and to measure the outcomes of their efforts.

Dr. Cummings also serves as the Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for the Lindner Center of HOPE. Additionally, as the Medical Director for Cincinnati Children’s Inpatient and Partial Hospitalization services at Lindner, Dr. Cummings provides clinical oversight to patient care on both unit. As a staff psychiatrist for LCOH, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of children through emerging adulthood.

About the Lindner Center of HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing patient-centered, scientifically advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnerships with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center as their clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Learn more at https://lindnercenterofhope.org/.

William Butler, Lindner Center of HOPE Board of Directors, has been recognized as a Nonprofit Board Executive of the Year, for his commitment and efforts with Lindner Center of HOPE.

Butler will be honored with other members of the Class of 2023 at the Pillar Award for Community Services ceremony in Cincinnati on January 25, 2023 from 5 to 8pm at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

The awards were created to encourage a charitable environment, recognize creative efforts that make a difference and demonstrate the ties between the for-profit and non-profit worlds.

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MASON, Ohio – Lindner Center of HOPE, a leading provider of mental health care, is pleased to announce that Paul Keck, MD, Psychiatrist in Chief and Founding President and CEO Emeritus, Lindner Center of HOPE, was named among Top Doctors 2023 as published in Cincinnati Magazine. He was selected by peers in a survey asking them which physicians they would turn to for care. The survey was conducted by Professional Research Services Company of Troy, Michigan.

Dr. Keck was one of only 10 physicians named in the psychiatry category, among a total of 869 physicians recognized in 68 specialties.

Dr. Keck has conducted extensive research in bipolar disorder and clinical psychopharmacology, supported by grants from the NIMH, NARSAD, the Stanley Foundation, the Marriott Foundation, and industry. Since 1996, he has been in the top 10 of the most cited scientists in the world publishing in the fields of psychology and psychiatry.

magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth College, Dr. Keck received his MD with honors from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.  He served his internship in Internal Medicine at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York and completed his residency training in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA.  Dr. Keck remained on faculty at McLean and Harvard before joining the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cincinnati in 1991.

Dr. Keck is the author of over 400 scientific papers in leading medical journals.  He has also contributed over 200 reviews and chapters to major psychiatric textbooks, and is the editor or author of 6 scientific books.

Dr. Keck is the recipient of numerous honors including being listed among The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds by ScienceWatch.

About the Lindner Center of HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing patient-centered, scientifically advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic and short-term residential services for adults and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnerships with UC Health and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center as their clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Learn more at https://lindnercenterofhope.org/.

Congratulations! The readers of Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle have nominated Lindner Center of HOPE for the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. The Center is a finalist in the BEST MEDICAL SPECIALIST Category.

Previous years we were a winner!

Please vote yourselves and encourage your friends, family, and patients to vote for Lindner Center of HOPE. They had over 4300 voters last year, and most categories took at least 500 votes to win and some came within 10 votes—EVERY VOTE COUNTS!   Voting will end at 12pm on November 12th at https://bit.ly/MDL-ReadersChoice2022

  • Please note there is only one vote allowed per email address.
  • Please note that winners are determined 100% by the top vote-getter. We had over 4300 voters last year, and most categories took at least 500 votes to win and some came within 10 votes—EVERY VOTE COUNTS! So, be sure to post and share on your social media, websites, email lists, etc.

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Nominations for Cincy Magazine’s “Cincy Best Docs 2022” edition is underway now through Sunday, Oct. 23.

NOMINATE NOW

  • Nominations are open to the public—and anyone can submit a nomination once per day, through 9 p.m. on Oct. 23.
  • In November, the publisher will recognize the top three nominees in each category as finalists.
  • Finalists will move on to the final stages of voting, where anyone can vote for category winners up to once each week.
  • Winners from each category will receive a “Cincy Best Doc 2022” award. All winners and finalists will be recognized in the winter issue of Cincy Magazine.

Lindner Center of HOPE is exceptionally proud of our medical staff’s commitment to delivering our mission with empathy and excellence. We encourage you to take this opportunity to recognize your favorite physicians by nominating them for “Cincy Best Docs 2022” by Oct. 23.

  • Nominations and votes are confidential. This is associated only with Cincy Magazine’s “Best Docs.” It is not associated with Cincinnati Magazine’s summertime “Top Doctors” voting.

For your reference, a complete list of Lindner Center of HOPE providers, can be found online at https://lindnercenterofhope.org/why-lcoh/leadership/.

Thank you for supporting Lindner Center of HOPE’s clinical staff.

 

Paul Crosby, MD, MBA, associate professor and executive vice chair in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience and president and chief executive officer of the Lindner Center of HOPE, has been named to Leadership Cincinnati Class 46.

Fifty-three local executives make up the latest class of the leadership development program by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber of Commerce. Those selected will be part of a months-long course designed to boost their leadership skill and further engage them with the community.

“Individuals who are members of the Leadership Cincinnati class are accepting another level of accountability and responsibility for this community,” says Sean Comer, vice president of the chamber’s Leadership Center. “If you look at cohorts from 25-plus years ago, you will find people who still hold key leadership roles in this community today and who have changed the face of our region.”

September 1, 2022– Mason, Ohio

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Lindner Center of HOPE Psychiatrist Co-Authors Recommendations on Clinical Documentation of Electroconvulsive Therapy

Lindner Center of HOPE staff psychiatrist, Nelson F. Rodriguez, MD, FAPA, has co-authored an article titled, “National Network of Depression Centers’ Recommendations on Harmonizing Clinical Documentation of Electroconvulsive Therapy” which was recently published in The Journal of ECT.

The article is intended to provide documentation guidance for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), that generally has seen varied clinical practices.

Dr. Rodriguez was one of 19 representatives of leading ECT centers across the country, participating in the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC) Task Group.

The background for the article states, “The NNDC ECT Task Group set out to define standards for the clinical documentation of ECT to promote interoperability and the exchange of clinical information to better inform treatment decisions and, at the same time, facilitate a nationwide collaboration that can carry out multisite quality improvement and longitudinal research in real-world settings, which overcomes the limitations of small sample sizes and short follow-up periods that often plague efforts to study ECT.”

A link to the article:  https://journals.lww.com/ectjournal/Fulltext/2022/09000/National_Network_of_Depression_Centers_.7.aspx.

The National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), is a consortium of 26+ geographically distributed US academic medical centers of excellence providing care for patients with mood disorders.

Lindner Center of HOPE in Mason is a comprehensive mental health center providing excellent, patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization and partial hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, diagnostic services for all ages and short-term residential services for adults, and research. The Center is enhanced by its partnership with UC Health as its clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Together Lindner Center of HOPE and UC Health offer a true system of mental health care in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country. The Center is also affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.