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Dr. Mireya Hansen was recently named Medical Director of Forensics.Dr. Hansen has been serving as interim Medical Director since the summer of 2021. She provided outstanding leadership for not only the Harris Center’s Forensics Department but the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) Jail.
Sean McElroy is Director of Adult Forensic Services. "Dr. Hansen brings with her years of knowledge, work ethic second to none and an energy that is contagious," Sean said. "She is always willing to assist with any unit issues, has been instrumental in the EPIC transition, provides keen insight, and no matter how busy-she will take the time to listen. She will be instrumental in leading the Forensics Department and the Jail for years to come." We appreciate the work Dr. Hansen is doing and congratulate her for her new role as Medical Director of Forensics.
HOUSTON, TX (June 23, 2021) – Following a competitive national search, The Harris Center is pleased to announce Luming Li, M.D., M.H.S. as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Li will officially join the organization on Wednesday, September 1, 2021.
It is with great pleasure that we announce MonaLisa's appointment as a Board of Director for the Treatment Advocacy Center.
We are pleased to announce the expansion of The Harris Center's Primary Care Services, in close partnership with The University of Houston's College of Medicine. This service is designed to help clients reach health-related goals, provide access to health coaching, offer healthcare screenings, transportation to and from your scheduled healthcare visits and so much more.
HOUSTON – Feb. 11, 2020 – The Board of Trustees of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD approved today a significant step to move forward with the implementation of an Electronic Health Record system (EHR) that will bring improved health outcomes for those with serious mental illness in Harris County. The Harris Center is working with Harris Health System to implement a tailored to fit EHR to support the center’s complex health care operations.
The Harris Center Psychiatric Emergency Service (PES) located at the NeuroPsychiatric Center (NPC) is one of the major public mental health emergency programs in Harris County. Started in 1999, services are available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to anyone in Harris County experiencing some type of mental health crisis.
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