On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the city of Juneau is set to lose a valuable resource for treating individuals in our community suffering from drug and… Continue reading
Gastineau Human Services hoping for eight new residential substance abuse treatment beds by Oct. 14.
Assembly to reevaluate giving $500K to continue program; nonprofit says it will speed up takeover plans.
Unanimous board vote, effective Sept. 29, will make him first permanent CEO in more than a year.
Plan includes Gastineau Human Services expanding to accommodate Rainforest’s substance abuse treatment.
Stability of hospital’s leadership, programs emphasized by finalists; board vote may occur this week.
Candidates include hospital’s CFO, leader at Alaska health entities, and longtime out-of-state medical CEO.
Hospital cites financial crisis due to years of deficits; union says recent program cuts free up funds.
Crisis stabilization program halted at center due to lack of funds and staff, officials say.
Future of substance abuse treatment, hospice, other programs may be up to Assembly — or voters.
Risk of a “monopoly” by Native nonprofit expressed at meeting discussing hospital’s “non-core” services.
Hospital losing $1M a month; comments sought on proposed “non-core” program cuts during coming weeks
Ian Worden took over temporary leadership in October; 39 applicants so far for permanent job.
Rainforest Recovery Center, autism therapy, crisis stabilization, hospice among programs targeted.
Ian Worden says operations are essentially sound, hopes to instill stability and sustainability.
Joe Wanner scheduled to start Nov. 15, following resignation of Sam Muse amidst leadership turmoil.
Meanwhile former CEO still getting paid for post-resignation ‘transition’ despite leaving the state.
