Bergen New Bridge Medical Center cut the ribbon on its new Depression Center of Excellence which was established to improve and streamline the delivery of care for patients and their loved ones.
“Depression impacts an estimated 21 million Americans making it one of the most common mental illnesses impacting adults today,” said Deborah Visconi, President & CEO, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
“Some patients do not find medication to be a helpful resource in managing their symptoms and alternative treatment options may be the most effective for them. With the opening of the Center, we are expanding access to lifesaving care by providing these treatments to patients with Medicare and Medicaid,” Visconi added.
Streamling Care Delivery
The Depression Center of Excellence at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center was established to improve and streamline care delivery for people diagnosed with depression and other mood disorders.
Working as a team, the Center’s psychiatrists, residents, psychologists, social workers, and administrative staff will conduct a comprehensive assessment, provide a diagnosis, and develop a treatment plan.
“Mental health challenges, especially depression, can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstance,” said Bergen County Executive James Tedesco.
“With this new center, we are reaffirming our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and ensuring that every person has access to the care and support they deserve, without fear of judgment,” Tedesco said.
The Depression Center of Excellence at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
The Depression Center for Excellence provides:
- Psychiatry consultations
- Diagnostic assessment and evaluation
- Dual-diagnosis counseling
- Connection to individual & group therapy
- Medication stabilization and management
- Connection to the full healthcare service line
- Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Ketamine infusion therapy for depression
- Aftercare planning & support
“Alternative treatments for depression such as Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Ketamine therapy, are shown to manage treatment resistant depression in adults that have tried multiple medications,” said Darian Eletto, Chief Clinical Officer, Behavioral Health, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
“These treatments can be done in the outpatient level of care making them effective and convenient for our patients,” Eletto added.
To schedule an appointment with the Depression Center of Excellence, call 800-730-2762.
About New Bridge Medical Center
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth largest, publicly owned hospital in the nation.
Bergen New Bridge, a not-for-profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, long-term care, 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography). It is a leading provider of COVID 19 testing, vaccinations, and therapeutics. The Medical Center also has satellite offices in Bergenfield, Englewood, and Paterson. Primary care and other health and wellness services are available at the hospital’s CareRite Now centers located in select Inserra Supermarkets in Bergen County.
Bergen New Bridge is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.91% of NJ residents and is a Veterans Community Care Provider. It is also a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Learn more at www.newbridgehealth.org.