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Dr. Michael Hann Selected as Physician of the Year
Posted on: Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Daily Record has selected Brook Lane’s Chief Medical Officer, Michael Hann, MD, MBA, CPE, FACHE, FAPA as a 2023 Health Care Hero.
» Read moreFrom Rock Bottom to “Being Larry” Again
Posted on: Monday, April 3, 2023
About 2 1/2 years ago, Larry Jones hit rock bottom and felt like his life was over. He didn’t think that he had anything to look forward to. Larry, 75, has struggled with a diagnosis of severe depression for 30 years. Over the past 20 years, he has tried various depression medications with little to no relief.
» Read moreMeet Art Castro
Posted on: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Arturo “Art” Castro, Employee Support/Training Coordinator at Brook Lane, works in the Human Resources department. Art helps new mental health associates (MHAs) and behavior specialists during their first four months of employment. He observes what they do, finds ways to help and offers advice during the onboarding/orientation period. Art is also responsible for ensuring new hires and current staff are trained properly in the Therapeutic Intervention Program (TIP) for crisis intervention, basic...
» Read moreBrook Lane Enhances Employee Safety with Healthcare Safety Solution Commure Strongline
Posted on: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
HAGERSTOWN, MD – Brook Lane, Inc., a mental and behavioral health care facility with locations in Washington and Frederick counties, has deployed new safety technology in the hospital, administration building, maintenance shop, Partial Hospitalization Programs, all three outpati
» Read moreLevi Bucher joins Brook Lane as Controller
Posted on: Thursday, February 9, 2023
Levi Bucher, CPA joined the Brook Lane Finance Department as Controller in November. He works closely with our Chief Financial Officer and manages the accounting and patient accounts staff. Levi manages cash flow, monitors internal controls, focuses on minimizing financial risk and helps to ensure financial compliance.
» Read moreHow Mindfulness Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
Posted on: Thursday, November 17, 2022
If you have ever been in therapy, read a self-help book, or engaged in some sort of religious or spiritual practice, chances are that you have heard of mindfulness. But even if you recognize the term, you may still be unclear about the what, why and how of mindfulness. Considering the abundance of research on the benefits of mindfulness, it’s worth learning more, and perhaps integrating a mindfulness practice into your life.
» Read moreCathy's Story: "I credit Brook Lane with saving my life."
Posted on: Friday, October 21, 2022
Cathy’s life has been filled with much anxiety and trauma. Starting at the age of five, she was sexually abused by her older brother and several other boys that were friends of her family. She never shared this with anyone for fear of what might happen. She carried the trauma of these horrible experiences with her into adulthood, unfortunately choosing a husband who also was abusive. Their marriage was tumultuous. After discovering his multiple affairs and being both sexually and mentally...
» Read moreCongressman David Trone Visits Brook Lane’s Main Campus
Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2022
HAGERSTOWN, MD – Staff and leadership at Brook Lane Inc. received a visit from Congressman David Trone on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Congressman Trone sat down with senior leaders to discuss some of the most pressing challenges and opportunities in mental and behavioral health care today. The meeting was followed by a tour of the 115-acre main campus.
» Read moreCory Shives New Director of Therapeutic Services
Posted on: Monday, August 8, 2022
Cory Shives, LCPC joined the Brook Lane staff as Director of Therapeutic Services on July 11. In this capacity, he will be overseeing the partial hospitalization programs, admissions department and inpatient therapists. He received a bachelor of science degree in psychology and a master of science degree in counseling psychology from Frostburg State University. He currently is enrolled in an MBA in healthcare management program, also at Frostburg.
» Read moreMichelle's Story: Overcoming Obsessive Compulsive Disorder to Achieve My Dreams
Posted on: Monday, August 8, 2022
When I was about to turn 16, I would hear things in my mind like, “Touch this [thing] so many times so something bad won’t happen” or “You didn’t look at that right. Do it again, or else!” For a while, sleep was my escape. But then, my mind got so caught up in the disorder that I couldn’t even sleep peacefully. When I was able to sleep, my dreams would be taken over by negative thoughts. I would awaken tired, defeated, and more hopeless. I thought that surely I couldn’t share my bizarre...
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