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Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Hires Seasoned Psychiatrist

Dr. Rogelio D. Bayog joins Spectrum to focus on co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a leading provider of addiction treatment services for nearly 50 years, announces the appointment of Dr. Rogelio D. Bayog, a psychiatrist with a lengthy and distinguished career of treating co-occurring disorders. As Spectrum forges the future of addiction treatment, his vision is to provide psychiatric care within all of the organization’s treatment facilities.

August 15th, 2018|

Spectrum Health Systems Receives Sixth Consecutive CARF Accreditation

Addiction treatment provider continues its commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing effective, evidence-based treatment, was awarded another three-year accreditation of its Massachusetts-based addiction treatment programs by CARF International. Spectrum has maintained continuous CARF accreditation of the company’s comprehensive service delivery continuum for the past 15 years. Following an in-depth, onsite review, the survey team issued its findings and noted numerous areas of strength.

April 30th, 2018|

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Launches Spectrum Education, Training and Consulting Services

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a renowned not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, is pleased to announce the launch of its new business offering, Spectrum Education, Training and Consulting which provides a wide range of customized training and technical assistance services for organizations looking to develop their internal capacity through staff development or new program implementation.

March 26th, 2018|

Spectrum Health Systems Welcomes Two New Board of Trustee Members In 2018

Spectrum Health Systems, a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, today announced the appointment of two new board members. Michael Procopio of Procopio Enterprises, Inc. and Cheryl Gallant of Coghlin Companies, Inc. will provide strategic counsel and direction for its various inpatient and outpatient services.

February 27th, 2018|

Spectrum Health Systems’ Residential Substance Abuse Programs Receive 3-Year CARF Accreditation in Georgia

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. has received another three-year accreditation from CARF International for the organization’s state-wide Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (RSAT) in Georgia. CARF accreditation is awarded to providers who meet state-of-the-art national standards of performance. Providers who seek CARF accreditation must demonstrate a commitment to evidence-based practices and continual quality improvement.

January 10th, 2018|

Spectrum’s 16th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Record Amount

Spectrum Health Systems, the largest private, non-profit substance abuse and mental health treatment provider in New England, hosted its 16th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, October 16th at the beautiful Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Mass. This historic course is known for hosting the first Ryder Cup in 1927, and was also the site of the 1925 U.S. Open. It was Spectrum’s first tournament at the Worcester Country Club where it plans to return next year.

November 14th, 2017|

Spectrum Health Systems Partners with Worcester Police and Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to Focus on Treatment, Rather Than Prosecution

A new program spearheaded by the Worcester Police Department (WPD) and the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) will now give those struggling with addiction who get caught buying narcotics a choice: seek help for addiction or face prosecution.

November 10th, 2017|

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Now Accepting Vermont Medicaid at North Adams, Mass. Outpatient Treatment Center

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, has announced that its North Adams, Mass. outpatient treatment center, located at 1274 Curran Highway, is now accepting clients insured by Vermont Medicaid. The North Adams facility provides medication-assisted treatment coupled with group therapy and educational sessions to individuals struggling with addiction.

November 2nd, 2017|

Spectrum Health Systems Continues to Expand in Response to Rising Demand for Services

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., a longtime not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment throughout Massachusetts, has increased access to recovery resources across the state to continue combatting the addiction crisis. New outpatient treatment centers are now open in Millbury and Weymouth, and the company’s existing Pittsfield program moved to a larger facility to adequately serve the local population.

October 19th, 2017|

Spectrum Health Systems Announces New Contract in Virginia

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. was recently awarded a new contract by the Virginia Department of Corrections to implement a Community Corrections Alternative Program (CCAP) at the Cold Springs Correctional Unit in Greenville, Virginia. The CCAP operates as a drug treatment facility serving offenders with moderate to severe substance use disorders. The program currently houses 100 offenders in a dormitory setting with the capacity to double in size if needed.

August 10th, 2017|

Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Hires New Vice President of Business Development

Spectrum Health Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of David Nefussy as the new vice president of business development. Reporting to Chief Operating Officer Sherry Ellis, Mr. Nefussy is responsible for leading Spectrum’s business development efforts including the cultivation of referral relationships and negotiating agreements with managed care organizations, third-party payors and private insurance companies. In this role, he will also work closely with Spectrum’s admissions department to facilitate timely admissions for individuals in need of services.

August 1st, 2017|
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