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Behavioral Health Forum: How Integrating Science and Practice Informs the Future

Behavioral Health Forum: How Integrating Science and Practice Informs the Future

 

Behavioral Health Forum: How Integrating Science and Practice Informs the Future
The integration of latest science and best practices in the field of mental health and substance abuse are the most critical elements to assuring that the future of the behavioral health system in Texas is both effective and efficient.  Toward that end, the Department of State Health Services is honored to host a Forum that will feature a discussion among the leaders of two of the most highly regarded research institutions in the nation:  MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Menninger Clinic. 
The public is encouraged to attend. Public comment will be taken at the conclusion of the event.  
When: June 8, 2012, 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: MD Anderson
South Campus Research
Building 2, Rooms 1-3
7435 Fannin, Houston, Texas 77054
Introduction: Glenda Kane, Chair, Texas Department of State Health Services Council
Moderator: Dr. Regenia Hicks, American Institutes for Research
Panelists:
  • Dr. Ronald DePinho, President of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center;
  • Dr. Stuart C. Yudofsky, M.D., D.C. and Irene Ellwood Professor and Chairman of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of Baylor College of Medicine and Chairman of the Psychiatry Department of The Methodist Hospital;
  • Dr. John M. Oldham, Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff of the Menninger Clinic, and Professor and Vice Chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Baylor College of Medicine.

This forum is presented in conjunction with a study of the behavioral health study that is currently underway as required by the 82nd Texas Legislature.  For more information on the study, please visit: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/mhsa/mhsa-analysis.aspx

Date: 6/8/12, 5pm to 7pm
Time: 6/8/12, 5pm to 7pm
Location: Griffin Conference and Education Center, South Campus Research Building 2, Floor 1, Conference Rooms 1-6
Directions: Conference Rooms 1 - 3
Format: Townhall
Contact: Kathryn Bastida - (713) 792-8209 - kbastida@mdanderson.org

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