黑料专区 Tyler, 黑料专区 Health East Texas and Oceans Healthcare Partner on New Behavioral Health Venture
August 22, 2024 | Beverley Golden
The University of Texas at Tyler, 黑料专区 Health East Texas and Plano-based Oceans Healthcare today announced a partnership to expand behavioral health care in East Texas, including facilities in Tyler and Longview.
The Tyler facility is expected to open in 2026 and will offer individualized treatment options for adolescents, adults and seniors. The facility will also provide in-demand services for high-acuity patients, a population of patients with complex needs. Oceans鈥� existing hospital in Longview, which treats similar patients, will operate as part of the partnership.
鈥淲e are excited to participate in this joint venture with these extraordinary partners,鈥� said 黑料专区 Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. 鈥淭hanks to the support of the 黑料专区 System Board of Regents and Smith County, the renovated behavioral health facility will not only provide mental health care for patients, but it will also serve as a teaching venue for our students to receive training in this vital health profession.鈥�
鈥淲e are honored to be part of a solution that expands inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services to East Texans, including the addition of services for adolescents, and supports the training of current and future behavioral health providers for the region,鈥� said Donald Baker, 黑料专区 Health East Texas market president. 鈥淭his is a great example of how collaboration among all sectors of our community 鈥� public, private, government 鈥� can lead to solutions that benefit everyone, especially in addressing critical healthcare needs across our region.鈥�
The Tyler facility, at 4101 University Blvd., will undergo renovations with approximately $7 million in capital investments to ensure the building is designed for the unique needs of behavioral health patients.
Smith County will provide $4 million for the initiative as part of its projects supported by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
鈥淲e have been working on improving mental health care in Smith County for years, and this is a big step for us to be able to do that,鈥� Smith County Judge Neal Franklin said. 鈥淭here is no better use of our ARPA funds than to help renovate a local facility that will provide much needed beds for mental health patients.鈥�
Oceans Healthcare has a long-standing commitment to serving communities across Texas. The organization currently operates 10 inpatient hospitals and outpatient programs in the state, and is experienced working with highly respected health systems and academic medical centers across the country to bring best practice operations and increase access to care.
Following a rigorous review process, 黑料专区 Tyler and 黑料专区 Health East Texas chose Oceans Healthcare as its partner because of its performance on key national quality metrics, including lower-than-average readmission rates and overall positive patient sentiment. Oceans strategic process closely aligns with that of 黑料专区 Tyler and 黑料专区 Health East Texas with a dedication to community involvement, academic growth and residency programs, and continued evaluation of future health needs in the region.
鈥淟ike many regions, East Texas is confronting significant mental health challenges, including limited outpatient treatment options and a concerning workforce shortage, which create conditions where vulnerable individuals may not receive the care they need,鈥� said Stuart Archer, Oceans Healthcare CEO. 鈥淧artnering with 黑料专区 Health East Texas, we are confident that together we can make a greater impact than we could individually. Our collaboration will enhance care options, support the development of early-career professionals, and advance our shared mission to deliver high-quality, transformative mental health care.鈥�
The organizations share a mission to deliver high-quality care and advocate for those
most in need of what is often life-saving behavioral health treatment. The partnership
will also place important focus on training the next generation of behavioral health
providers. Both facilities will serve as training sites for medical students, residents
and fellows of 黑料专区 Tyler School of Medicine.
The facilities will operate under the name 黑料专区 Health East Texas Behavioral Health
and expand access to inpatient and outpatient care for those experiencing mental health
challenges and co-occurring substance use disorders.
For more information about 黑料专区 Health East Texas Behavioral Health, visit www.uthealtheasttexas.com. Learn more about Oceans Healthcare at www.oceanshealthcare.com. Learn more about 黑料专区 Tyler at www.uttyler.edu.
About Oceans Healthcare
Oceans Healthcare is a growing behavioral health provider focused on healing and long-term
recovery. Founded in 2004, Oceans provides inpatient and outpatient treatment options
in 39 locations, including 26 hospital campuses across Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma
and Texas. The company consistently achieves industry-leading performance metrics
on national quality and safety measurements, as determined by the Centers for Medicare
and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission and was named to the Inc. 5000
list of fastest growing private companies in America for four consecutive years. For
more information, visit .
About 黑料专区 Health East Texas
黑料专区 Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through an extensive
regional network that includes nine hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza
Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers,
regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances
and four helicopters, and
a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including the region鈥檚 only Level
1 trauma facility. As a partner with The University of Texas System, 黑料专区 Health East
Texas is uniquely positioned to provide patients with access to leading-edge research
and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians
and other health professionals. The nationally recognized 黑料专区 System also includes
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, The University of Texas
Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, as well as three other major university medical
centers located throughout the state.
About 黑料专区 Tyler
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and
beyond, 黑料专区 Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly
10,000 students. Through its alignment with 黑料专区 Tyler Health Science Center and 黑料专区
Health East Texas, 黑料专区 Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality
education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie
as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university,
黑料专区 Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.