Brightwell Behavioral Health

Health System with 2 hospitals across 2 states

Health System Overview

Health SystemBrightwell Behavioral Health
Total Hospitals2
Commercial/Acute Hospitals0
Total Beds45
Commercial/Acute Beds0
HeadquartersEast Lansing, MI
Websitebrightwellbehavioral.com

Hospitals by Type

Psychiatric
2 hospitals
100% of health system

Teaching Status

0%
Teaching
Teaching Hospitals:
Non-Teaching Hospitals: 2
Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

HospitalTypeBedsTeachingRecently Joined
Brightwell Behavioral HealthPsychiatric22NoNo
Brightwell Behavioral Health - East LansingPsychiatric23NoNo

Recent News

Sep 19, 2024
A charge was filed against Brightwell Behavioral health in East Lansing, MI, with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The case number is 07-CA-351684 and the status is listed as 'Open'. The filing indicates the employer number of employees is 120 and the region assigned is Region 07, Detroit, Michigan. The filing is categorized under 'Recent Charges and Petitions Filings' on the NLRB website. No further details about the nature of the charge are provided in this filing summary. [7]
Aug 29, 2024
Brightwell Behavioral Health in East Lansing was mentioned in an article discussing Michigan's ongoing shortage of mental health beds. The facility was cited as having 34 beds, contributing to the available non-specialized psychiatric beds for adults in the Greater Lansing area, which also includes hospitals like UM-Sparrow and McLaren Greater Lansing. The article emphasized that despite these available beds, the tri-county region (Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham) faces a deficit of inpatient psychiatric beds according to state standards. The increased demand is evidenced by a rise in inpatient hospitalizations and longer average lengths of stay for both adults and children between 2018 and 2022. The mention of Brightwell's bed count in this context underscores the pressure on existing facilities and the broader need for increased capacity in the state's mental healthcare system.
Aug 06, 2024
Brightwell Behavioral Health was recognized as a Table Sponsor for a Dinner & Auction event held in November 2023, according to the FY24 Draft Annual Report of the Tri-County Office on Aging (TCOA). Being listed as a sponsor in this report indicates Brightwell Behavioral Health's engagement in community relations and support for local organizations, specifically one focused on serving older adults in the Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. This highlights their contribution to community events and initiatives. [11]
Apr 09, 2024
The East Lansing Planning Commission has recommended the approval of a rezoning request for a 2.29-acre parcel at 3512 Coolidge Road. This rezoning from agricultural land to a general office business district is a crucial step to allow Brightwell Behavioral Health, located at the same address, to expand its inpatient psychiatric hospital. The proposed expansion would significantly increase the facility's capacity from the current 23 beds to 71 beds. Michael Knight, CEO of Brightwell Behavioral Health, addressed the commission, emphasizing that the expansion would enable the hospital, which specializes in geriatric treatment, to assist more patients and create additional jobs in East Lansing. He highlighted the facility's strategic location near major interstates as beneficial for serving patients from across Michigan requiring inpatient psychiatric care. The proposal will now proceed to the East Lansing City Council for final approval.
Apr 09, 2024
The East Lansing Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council for a project that would allow Brightwell Behavioral Health at 3512 Coolidge Road to expand its capacity from 23 beds to 71 beds. Michael Knight, CEO of Brightwell Behavioral Health, spoke at the meeting and thanked the commission for their support, noting that the expansion would allow them to help more patients, particularly in geriatric treatment, and bring more jobs to East Lansing. He also highlighted the facility's location near major interstates as beneficial for serving patients from across the state. The rezoned property is 2.29 acres and was recommended to be changed from agricultural land to a general office business district to accommodate this expansion. [4]

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