A special congratulations to board member Erick Messias, MD, MPH, PhD, for spearheading the launch of the new Behavioral Health Urgent Care and Long-Acting Injection Clinic at SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital. This marks a significant step forward in strengthening our region’s safety net of services.

Dr. Messias, who serves as Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, brings invaluable expertise to Provident’s board.