2 LI psychiatric centers to cut beds under state plan

Originally published: July 11, 2013 5:20 PM
Updated: July 11, 2013 8:38 PM
By RIDGELY OCHS ridgely.ochs@newsday.com

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Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center in Dix Hills will cut its 57 hospital beds and Pilgrim Psychiatric Center in Brentwood will eliminate 64 as part of the state's plan to consolidate psychiatric services.

The state Office of Mental Health announced Wednesday an overhaul of New York's mental health system that it says will save $20 million the first year. Under the plan, 24 inpatient psychiatric...

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