This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Julia Bruner, Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health and Correctional Medicine at The MetroHealth System. Here, they discuss her career journey, how she’s advanced patient care for incarcerated individuals, and more.
Summary
Julia Bruner: Advocating for Mental Health in Incarceration
Career Journey and Advancements in Patient Care
This live episode from the Becker’s Hospital Review 13th Annual Meeting in Chicago features Julia Bruner, Senior Vice President for Behavioral Health and Correctional Medicine at The MetroHealth System. Here, they discuss her career journey, how she’s advanced patient care for incarcerated individuals, and more.
Promoting Mental Health and Breaking Stigma
Julia Brenner, Senior Vice President for behavioral health in Correctional Medicine at the Metro Health System, is excited about the nation's interest in mental health and breaking down the stigma associated with mental health conditions. She spends most of her time looking to improve staffing and support staff, as well as understanding where gaps exist in the community and how they can be filled.
Listening to Staff, Patients, and Communities
To be successful, healthcare leaders need to listen to staff, patients, and communities, use data from listening sessions to make an impact, and embrace the youth and their interest in mental health by providing resources and internships.
Promoting Social Determinants of Health and Access to Care
Metro Health is the first and only hospital with a high school on its campus in order to promote social determinants of health and access to care and education.
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This episode aired on 05/28/2023 and can be listened here.
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