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behavioral health

May 18, 2026

KidsPeace affiliates with Inperium to enhance mental health services in Pennsylvania

KidsPeace partners with Inperium to gain capital and technology support, strengthening mental health services for children and families in Pennsylvania.

Dec 18, 2025

Region’s health networks added new locations and new services in 2025

Lehigh Valley Health Network and St. Luke’s University Health Network marked major 2025 milestones with new services, expansions, and medical innovations.

Dec 9, 2025

LVHN holds ceremonial ribbon cutting on new behavioral health center

LVHN and UHS held a ribbon cutting for Hanover Hill Behavioral Health, a new 144-bed hospital that will expand inpatient mental health services in the Lehigh Valley.

May 30, 2025

Shapiro budget boosts rural health care and workforce

Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposes $35M for rural hospitals and $5M to recruit health care workers, improving access to care for underserved communities.

Jack Rong and Sonya Shen. PHOTO/ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH
Jul 23, 2024

New mental health facility to open in Bethlehem

A new mental health facility is coming to Bethlehem to meet the growing demand for care. 

Dr. Navjyot Singh Bedi. PHOTO/CARON TREATMENT CENTERS
Jun 6, 2024

Caron Treatment Centers launches aviation assessment program

Caron Treatment Centers has started an Aviation Assessment Program for aviation professionals referred by the Federal Aviation Administration which will be led by addiction psychiatrist Dr. Navjyot Singh Bedi. 

Pa. Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh (left) and Pa. Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich (right) discuss behavioral health resources available for older Pennsylvanians. PHOTO/PA DEPARTMENT OF AGING
May 29, 2024

State officials tout governor’s proposals for mental health for seniors

State Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Department of Aging (PDA) Secretary Jason Kavulich met with 200 Area Agency on Aging service providers to share the investments Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed in his 2024-25 budget. 

Apr 8, 2024

Job-related issues, financial strains lead to spike in behavioral health issues

A Conversation With: Zeeshan Javid, MD, Lehigh Valley Health Network psychiatrist 

Feb 9, 2024

Caron Treatment Centers expands brain care services at Florida facility

Caron Treatment Centers announced the expansion of its Neurorestorative Health Care services at its The Keele Medical Center in Delray Beach, Florida.  

Oct 20, 2023

Caron expands outpatient services to meet growing mental health demand

Wernersville-based Caron Treatment Centers has expanded its mental health and trauma services at its newly updated Caron Outpatient Treatment Center in Wyomissing in response to the growing mental health crisis. 

Sep 12, 2023

Caron Treatment Centers names president and CEO

John Driscoll has been named president and CEO of Caron Treatment Centers, Wernersville, Berks County. 

Aug 22, 2023

Experts: Solving health care inequities takes shift in culture

Navigating today’s health system can be difficult, especially for those who face cultural, religious or diversity barriers.