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Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
DWIHN president: Rumor about no longer accepting walk in patients is false
DETROIT (FOX 2) - After a rumor began circulating on social media platforms that the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network was no longer accepting voluntary admissions, the group quickly said that was not true. "There is absolutely no truth to the rumor being circulated on social media that the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is no longer accepting voluntary admissions," said President and CEO James White. "In the month of February alone, the Crisis Care Center voluntarily served 94 individuals and since the false information was posted two days ago, we had 10 voluntary admissions." A post originated on Reddit, in the Detroit sub-reddit, and quickly spread to other platforms, claimed that the health network was no longer taking walk in patients. It appeared to be from someone connected to DWIHN, but was posted anonymously. "Previously, it was all voluntary. Today, if you want to recieve services you would be petitioned. Petition means held up to 72-hours by court order," the post read in part. "This news came out today that all employees. Still trying to figure out why this change happened as it goes against the agency values and our professions values." The poster, going by the handle "regular_shake8324," implied in a response to the post that they would be "doxing" themselves to reveal more about how they knew about the change. DWIHN said that change was never instituted. "This is absolutely false. This Crisis Care Center is one of the jewels of the city of Detroit and we will always help people no matter if they are dropped off by law enforcement, have an appointment or just show up. We are here to serve our Wayne County citizens," said White. The 707 Crisis Care Center, located in the heart of the city of Detroit, provides direct specialized care for children and adults in crisis, hoping to ease the burden on local emergency departments which are not always equipped to offer appropriate mental health support. The Center is unique because all the services are under one roof, Crisis Walk-In, Crisis Stabilization, and a peer-led program called BEST (Building Empowered Supportive Transition). The Crisis Care Center is a place where adults and adolescents in a behavioral health crisis can be evaluated to determine their medical necessity for crisis level services. The 32-bed facility has 12 adult beds and 6 for children ages 5 to 17. Individuals can also receive non-crisis behavioral health services on the 3rd floor of the Milwaukee building at DWIHN's new Community Care Clinic. A second clinic is located on West McNichols and Greenfield which just opened up two weeks ago. Anyone in crisis can walk-in or call the Crisis Care Center at 313-989-9444 or the DWIHN 24/7 Access Helpline at 800-241-4949 and you will get connected to the services and supports you need.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Detroit City Council votes to appoint Chief Todd Bettison as police department's top cop
The Detroit City Council on Tuesday officially approved Mayor Mike Duggan's appointment of the new police chief. Interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison will ditch the "interim" title to officially lead the Detroit Police Department. Bettison previously served as deputy mayor before Duggan appointed him to temporarily fill the role after former Chief James White left his job to be the CEO of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network. Earlier this month, Duggan recommended that the council approve Bettison's appointment. "I cannot think of a better person to carry on the work of DPD than yourself," City Council President Mary Sheffield told Bettison. "(I am) extremely excited to work with you." Bettison will receive a salary of $243,152, city records show. Sheffield asked Bettison — per a question from the public comment segment — about ways to reduce lawsuits and indemnifications hitting the council's table, especially with accidents involving first responder vehicles. Bettison said he met with vendors Monday to discuss technology that would alert the public when a police or other emergency responder vehicle is responding to an incident. He said he anticipates running a pilot program. "Often times, with technology and with how our cars are so well-insulated, individuals when they're driving, it keeps the sound out. They're playing music, stereos are going, it's hard to hear the siren from a police vehicle or a fire truck or EMS unit," Bettison said. "(We're) looking towards running a pilot program where this technology would actually notify citizens 30 seconds before the emergency vehicle gets there. they're responding on certain vehicles, and with the Waze app, it alerts everyone to know exactly where the first responder vehicle is that's responding." Bettison added it would also show an alert for first responder vehicles parked on the side of the road through the Waze app and radio system. "It will interrupt your radio to let you know that a first responder vehicle is approaching in an emergency capacity. It'll be a safety enhancement for the community, for the first responders themselves; reduce accidents, and it's going to reduce costs" Bettison said. Detroit Is ... Preserving the history of Black police officers in Detroit gives this man ongoing purpose Councilmember Angela Whitfield-Calloway thanked Bettison for being responsive and pointed to the city council regularly having to deal with lawsuits involving city departments. "Sometimes we're at fault and sometimes we're not. We still have to settle. And one of the biggest causes is, sometimes the negligence of some of our officers when they're behind the wheel of a car," Whitfield-Calloway said. "Hopefully, it will address the issues that we do have with some police officers not exercising the best care when driving these vehicles." Bettison told officials that his pilot idea could help prevent accidents, lawsuits, injuries and replacements of vehicles. "Anytime accident happens, the vehicle has to be replaced, folks are injured, the community sues," Bettison said. "I'm going to look and utilize every opportunity to reduce risk, and also by ensuring that our members are well-trained, and continuing that when something does happen, that they're put in remedial training to really ensure that whatever that deficiency was, that is addressed." Dana Afana is the Detroit city hall reporter for the Free Press. Contact: dafana@ Follow her: @DanaAfana. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit City Council appoints Todd Bettison as new police chief
