Mark your calendars for the Kroger Wellness Fest, taking place on September 22-23 at @The Banks Cincy! Dr. Paul Crosby, President and CEO of Lindner Center of HOPE, is excited to join a crucial discussion on youth mental health and the collaborative efforts needed to shape a brighter future.

Joining Dr. Crosby are Brandon Saho, the host of the Mental Game Podcast and a proud Lindner Center of HOPE patient, Stephanie Brittingham, Health/PE teacher at Mason Middle School, and Dr. Angela Scott, Staff Psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s.

For the full schedule and details, visit https://www.kroger.com/f/wellness-festival/schedule

 

 

Laura Nixon, CPA, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, Lindner Center of HOPE has been selected as a finalist in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 2023 C-Suite Awards. The Courier’s C-Suite Awards Program honors C-level executives from companies across the greater Cincinnati region for their contribution and commitment to the community and their outstanding professional performance.

The finalists will be recognized and winners will be named on October 12th from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at an event at Renaissance Cincinnati Downtown Hotel.

All finalists can be viewed at:  https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/event/169007/2023/csuite-awards

Paul R. Crosby, MD, MBA, President and CEO, Lindner Center of HOPE, was selected as a member of the 2nd annual Ohio 500, a list of the most influential executives across the state, presented by Ohio Business Magazine. The Fall issue of Ohio Business Magazine will recognize awardees.

Lindner Center of HOPE has been named a finalist for Mason Deerfield Chamber’s 2023 Gems of Excellence Awards. The Community Partner of the Year Award recognizes a nonprofit or individual that demonstrates excellence in collaboration to improve the economic vitality of the community through leadership, volunteerism and partnering with Mason Deerfield organizations and businesses. Vote for Lindner Center of HOPE to win at https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/mhzvFSt/gemsvote2023?source_id=490fda75-da0b-446b-a2fc-79522ed8ef2f&source_type=em&c=g6zL7Zdb_E6rToYL-SmymQ1DvRctpQ38zvCPurRrvqbZsKfIrCpQzw==

 

 

 

Listen to this Asking for a Friend Podcast to learn more about healthy self-care and managing distress.

Here is a direct link to the podcast.  Again, it will be live at midnight tonight.

https://askingforafriend.buzzsprout.com

 

 

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

High Hopes Auxiliary Hosts Boost Your Mental Well-Being Live Podcast and Luncheon in Support of Lindner Center of HOPE

Boost Your Mental Well-Being Live Podcast and Luncheon will be hosted by High Hopes Auxiliary on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, 11 am to 2 pm at Kenwood Country Club. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lindner Center of HOPE’s Helping Hands Fund, ensuring the financial capacity of any person needing mental health services does not prevent the person from seeking or receiving care.

The event will offer inspiration from Michele Henning Folan, host of Asking for a Friend Podcast, as she interviews Laurie Little, PsyD, Lindner Center of HOPE Staff Psychologist and Chief Patient Experience Officer via a unique live podcast.

The event is made possible by event co-chairs, Megan Joy and Sia Ruppert and many sponsors, including Expansive Sponsors Chemed and Vitas Healthcare.

Individual tickets are $100. The event also includes a silent auction and raffle.  Top auction items include:

  • 4 nights in a private Italian villa in Tuscany, Italy
  • Private dining room experience at BOCA with Chef David Falk
  • Signed jersey from Cincinnati Bengal defensive end, Sam Hubbard

Register at:  https://lindnercenterofhope.org/news/events/boost-your-mental-well-being-live-podcast-and-luncheon/

Registration closes Friday, May 5, 2023.

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.

Jan Marhefka, MSN, RN at LCOH

Mason, OH, March 21, 2023 – Lindner Center of HOPE has named Jan Marhefka, MSN, RN, to the position of Chief Nursing Officer. Marhefka has been serving as Associate Chief Nursing Officer since November 2021.

As Chief Nursing Officer at the Lindner Center of HOPE, Marhefka has oversight of the Access Referral Center, the Welcome Center, Neuromodulation Center, social work, spiritual care, recreation therapy, House Supervisors, Utilization Review, Educators, Staffing Coordinator and direct oversight of both adult inpatient units.

Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE, she worked in an acute medical hospital and served as Director of Nursing with oversight of the inpatient psychiatric unit, outpatient partial hospitalization program, ICU, Emergency Department and progressive care unit.  Marhefka has been in management for 24 years and an RN for 31 years.   She also teaches as an ad hoc professor for Miami University’s nursing program. Marhefka was named Employee of the Year at Lindner Center of HOPE in 2020.

Marhefka joined the Center in 2015 initially serving in the Manager of Quality and Compliance role.  In 2018, she accepted the Manager of Inpatient Units and was promoted to Director of Nursing in 2019.

Marilyn Schwemberger, MBA, MSN, RN, retired from the role of Chief Nursing Officer at Lindner Center of HOPE earlier this month.

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.

Lindner Center of HOPE is grateful to have been named Best Medical Specialist Mental Health as part of Mason + Deerfield Lifestyle Readers’ Choice 2022.

Winners of the Reader’s Choice 2022 were recognized at a special dinner on January 27. 2023.

 

 

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.