Three Rivers Behavioral Health Employee Honored by Lt. Governor with Media Award

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – (Nov. 5, 2009) – Three Rivers Behavioral Health has announced that one of its employees, Professional Relations Representative Janet Haladay, has received the 2009 Media Award, Broadcast News from South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer’s Office on Aging for her work producing and broadcasting “Senior Connections.”

“Senior Connections,” a television show airing in South Carolina, provides information about issues relevant to seniors and caregivers as well as the resources that are available to them.

Haladay has represented Three Rivers Behavioral Health as the Senior Adult Professional Relations Representative for more than five years. She educates the community and markets the senior adult program at Three Rivers to professionals in more than nine counties in South Carolina.

“Janet’s work with ‘Senior Connections’ exemplifies her commitment and passion for the senior adult population,” said Three Rivers CEO Jeff Barnett. “Her consistent advocacy and contributions have led to the success of the senior adult unit expansion at Three Rivers.” 

Launched on Jan. 1, 2008, the first thirty-minute “Senior Connections” program was targeted toward seniors and those dealing with senior issues in the Midlands. Now in its third year, “Senior Connections” has produced more than 40 shows, making it one of the area’s most successful locally-produced programs.

About Three Rivers Behavioral Health
Three Rivers Behavioral Health offers a continuum of care including inpatient, residential and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and seniors with psychiatric and substance abuse related illnesses. Individualized treatment options are provided to each patient.

About Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI)
Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. offers an extensive continuum of behavioral health programs to critically ill children, adolescents and adults and is the largest operator of owned or leased freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities with over 11,000 beds in 32 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. PSI also manages freestanding psychiatric inpatient facilities for government agencies and psychiatric inpatient units within medical/surgical hospitals owned by others.

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