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Washington, D.C.—January 7, 2005— On January 1, Patricia R. Recupero, J.D., M.D., took office as president of the National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS). Dr. Recupero is president/CEO, Butler Hospital, Providence, RI.
In election results released today, Edward C. Irby was chosen NAPHS president-elect. Mr. Irby is CEO of Alternative Behavioral Services in Norfolk, VA. Mr. Irby will become NAPHS president at the conclusion of Dr. Recupero’s 2005 presidency.
NAPHS Immediate Past President Debra Osteen will continue to serve on the NAPHS Executive Committee. Ms. Osteen is president of behavioral health, Universal Health Services, Inc., King of Prussia, PA.
New members elected to the Board of Trustees for three-year terms that began January 1, 2005, are:
- Barbara Blevins, president, Peninsula Behavioral Health, Louisville, TN;
- Valerie Devereaux, M.S.N., A.R.N.P., CEO, Atlantic Shores Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL;
- Greg Gattman, vice president, behavioral health services, Palmetto Health Behavioral Care, Columbia, SC;
- Paul Hackman, COO, Ridgeview Institute, Smyrna, GA;
- Vicki F. Pevsner, CEO, Pine Grove Behavioral Health System, and vice president, Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg, MS; and
- Richard N. Rickey, president/CEO, Cedar Crest Foundation, Cedar Crest Hospital, RTC and Clinic, Belton, TX.
Also joining the Board in 2005 filling open seats are:
- Joey Jacobs, chairman/CEO/president, Psychiatric Solutions, Franklin, TN; and
- Joe Pyle, president/ CEO, Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.
The NAPHS Board includes 17 additional members representing the diversity of the NAPHS membership.
About NAPHS
The National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems (NAPHS) advocates for behavioral health and represents provider systems that are committed to the delivery of responsive, accountable, and clinically effective prevention, treatment, and care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with mental and substance use disorders. Its members are behavioral healthcare provider organizations, including 400 specialty hospitals, general hospital psychiatric and addiction treatment units, residential treatment centers, partial hospital services, youth services organizations, behavioral group practices, and other providers of care. The association was founded in 1933.
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