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El Camino Hospital recently announced that it received the 2015 Outstanding Treatment Provider Award from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) California Chapter. The award recognizes excellence of care in behavioral health services.
“The behavioral health services team at El Camino Hospital is dedicated to reducing the stigma around mental illness through their multicultural outreach programs and services and providing quality care. We’re pleased to recognize them for their achievements,” said Jessica Cruz, executive director of the National Alliance’s California Chapter, in a statement.
El Camino Hospital has provided inpatient psychiatric care since its founding over 50 years ago and outpatient mental health services for over 20 years. Each year, El Camino Hospital receives about 22,000 mental health visits.
“To be recognized by such a prestigious organization like NAMI California, is a testament to the valuable services we provide,” said Michael Fitzgerald, executive director of Behavioral Health Services at El Camino. “This award reflects the hard work and dedication of our team.”
