Speaking of Design

Speaking of Design


Listen, Mental Health Matters: Shannon Sale and Anne Hernandez, Grady Health System

January 30, 2024

In the third episode of “Listen, Mental Health Matters,” Brian Giebink, HDR’s behavioral and mental health practice lead, talks with Grady Health System’s Shannon Sale, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, and Anne Hernandez, vice president of behavioral health. Their discussion explores strategies they’ve implemented to improve access to behavioral health care, including integration with existing specialty centers and new outpatient centers, as well as the creation of an employee resiliency clinic. Through these strategies, they have progressed their mission to address the social determinants of health beyond the care environment with programs to address housing, community partnerships and more.