The Christ Hospital Health Network In Cincinnati To Close Outpatient Behavioral Health Unit

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, Ohio is closing its outpatient behavioral health program for adults on March 15, 2024. The hospital has not provided further details about the pending closure, other than a statement that the decision was based on an examination of utilization.

The hospital had opened the program in 2019. The services include a partial hospitalization program, intensive outpatient treatment and some medication management.

The Cincinnati Enquirer reported that a hospital spokesperson said the program resources will be allocated to other areas of care with higher demand. A small number of the program’s staff, which . . .