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Spectrum’s New England Recovery Center Designated as a Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery

To help individuals suffering from a substance use disorder find facilities that deliver quality treatment and care, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) recognizes the New England Recovery Center (NERC) as one of the first facilities in the state to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery designation.

February 20th, 2020|

Spectrum Health Systems and New England Recovery Center Hire Regional Business Development Liaison and Program Director

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts and its subsidiary the New England Recovery Center (NERC), an addiction treatment center located in Westborough, Mass., announced today the appointments of Catherine Collins as a Regional Business Development Liaison and Marybeth Adams as Program Director of NERC’s detox and residential programs.

January 30th, 2020|

Spectrum Health Systems Partners with Milford Regional Medical Center to Provide Immediate Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, announced today a partnership with Milford Regional Medical Center (MRMC) to provide rapid access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to patients of the emergency department (ED) and other MRMC-affiliated patient care sites. Through this collaborative effort, Spectrum and MRMC are bridging the gap between emergency care and primary care offices for individuals struggling with substance use disorders and longer-term addiction treatment.

November 18th, 2019|

Spectrum Health Systems Launches Innovative Program for Treating Opioid Addiction in Worcester

New program allows for same-day admissions and immediate access to medication-assisted treatment

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts announces the recent launch of its new “Collaborative and Transitional Treatment” program. This innovative model serves as an intake hub to provide rapid access to treatment for people with opioid use disorders while helping to alleviate pressures on emergency departments.

October 7th, 2019|

Spectrum Health Systems Celebrates One Year of its Community Partner Program Alongside Four Local Organizations

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, is one of five organizations celebrating one year since the launch of The Behavioral Health Partners of MetroWest (BHPMW). Started with the goal of breaking down the silos that exist in the current health care system, BHPMW provides an integrated system of treatment services centered on addiction, mental health and social health, expanding the capacity to address the overall behavioral health needs of clients served in the MetroWest and Central Massachusetts regions of the state.

August 26th, 2019|

Spectrum Health Systems Celebrates 50th Anniversary
 – Vows to Treat 500,000 More People by 2025

On June 21, 2019, Spectrum Health Systems celebrated its 50th anniversary at the historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. The event featured a video tribute recapping Spectrum’s 50-year history, delicious food catered by Peppers Artful Events and the inspirational story of Tony Hoffman, former BMX Elite Pro, Olympic coach, acclaimed speaker and founder of The Freewheel Project.

July 10th, 2019|
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