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August 17, 2011 (Press Release)

CENTURY HEALTH'S MEDICAL DIRECTOR RECEIVES AWARD FOR

"PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR"

On Friday evening, August 12, 2011, Dr.Basanti Basu was presented with the Professional of the Year award by the Ohio Empowerment Coalition at their Annual Meeting held in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio Empowerment Coalition, Inc. is a consumer-operated organization that consists of members statewide who are united to provide a platform for the voice of people with mental illness; to support persons and groups working to transform systems, and to promote wellness, mental health recovery, and resilience.

The Professional of the Year Award is presented to a mental health professional who has made an extraordinary contribution to consumers, promoted consumer advocacy, reduced stigma, improved supportive services, or assisted persons in recovery in a professional services environment.

Dr. Basu was nominated for this award by Paul Lilley, Associate Director at the

ADAMHS Board and Tina Pine, Executive Director at Century Health. Dr. Basu's professional impact spans over 40 years, for the last 17 years, she has been a consistent and compassionate presence at Century Health, Inc. serving in the dual capacity as Medical Director for the agency and as Chief Clinical Officer for the Hancock County ADAMHS Board. Dr. Basu serves some of the most ill and poorest of our families and neighbors and treats them with the utmost respect and concern. It is not uncommon for her to make home visits, especially to those clients who may have missed an appointment. She provides regular wellness sessions to the consumers at Focus on Friends, the county's Drop-In Center. She is also a featured presenter in our community's annual Family Addiction Studies events and Mental Illness Awareness Week activities.

Dr. Basu's passion for client care is extraordinary. She has been recognized for her commitment to quality when she received the 2000 Impact Award for her role on the Assertive Community Treatment Team. In 2007, Janssen Pharmaceuticals featured her in a training and educational video on the use of Risperdal Consta (risperidone) in treating schizophrenia. More recently, Dr Basu's legacy will be remembered as her namesake was used in the 2009 dedication ceremony for Basu Point, a permanent supportive housing complex. Even as she plans for her retirement, she continues to think of her clients and how she can continue to serve them through telemedicine. Her interest has created a momentum to begin implementing this service in Hancock County.

Dr. Basanti Basu has dedicated her career to help persons struggling with a severe and persistent mental illness lead productive lives. Her work is to be admired and reflects a standard of care to be achieved by all helping professionals.

Century Health is proud to serve under the leadership of such a caring and committed Medical Director!

Dr. Binh Dinh

Welcome, Dr . Dinh (July, 2011)

It is our pleasure to announce that Binh Dinh, MD has joined our medical staff through a cooperative agreement with Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center.

Dr. Dinh completed Medical School at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC.  He completed his residency in Psychiatry at Penn State Hershey at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.

Dr. Dinh is joined by his wife Sarah and their son, Isaac.

Dr. Dinh will have outpatient office hours at Century Health’s North Campus located at 2515 N. Main Street in Findlay, Ohio.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Dinh and his family to Findlay!

Hancock County Convention and Visitors Bureau

Blanchard Valley Health System