Media Contact
Danielle Martin
Business Development Manager
dmartin@milwaukeehospital.com
For Immediate Release:
MILWAUKEE (August 18, 2025) — Milwaukee ER & Hospital, a state-of-the-art Nutex Health, Inc. facility, is proud to announce its partnership with Athra, a national leader in behavioral health and substance use treatment. This collaboration brings concierge-level psychiatric and medical detox services directly into the hospital’s emergency and inpatient settings, addressing the growing demand for integrated behavioral health support in Milwaukee.
This integration strengthens Milwaukee ER & Hospital’s mission to deliver concierge-level care across both medical and behavioral health needs, providing a calm, supportive environment for individuals experiencing acute distress. Through this partnership, patients presenting with behavioral health needs will now have access to:
- 24/7 psychiatric evaluations and crisis consultations
- Medically supervised detox protocols
- Interventional psychiatry for treatment-resistant depression
- Seamless care coordination with local behavioral health providers
“At Milwaukee ER & Hospital, we’re committed to elevating the standard of care by addressing both physical and mental health needs,” said Judy LaFond, Chief Nursing Officer at Milwaukee ER & Hospital. “With Athra’s support, our patients experiencing psychiatric distress or substance withdrawal will receive the comprehensive attention they deserve—from triage through stabilization.”
Athra’s experienced team includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed mental health providers who offer psychiatric consultations in collaboration with the clinical staff at Milwaukee ER & Hospital. Their flexible care model aligns with the operational flow of micro-hospitals, such as Milwaukee ER & Hospital, supporting both acute and long-term psychiatric needs. This approach ensures smooth coordination and meaningful relief for patients, providers, and families alike by bridging the critical gap between mental and physical healthcare.
“This is about access, comfort, and dignity,” said Stephanie Post, MD, Chief Operating Officer at Milwaukee ER & Hospital. “By embedding these services directly into our clinical environment, we ensure patients can receive psychiatric support in a setting that feels secure and respectful.”
“Integrating behavioral health into our emergency care model allows us to treat the whole patient,” added Michaela Wood, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Milwaukee ER & Hospital. “This partnership helps reduce unnecessary delays in care, minimizes avoidable transfers, and supports better long-term outcomes for our community.”
Milwaukee ER & Hospital remains dedicated to innovating in healthcare delivery, as this new service line reflects the hospital’s continued investment in whole-person care, integrating physical and mental health support under one roof.
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About Milwaukee ER & Hospital
Physician-owned and operated, Milwaukee ER & Hospital provides concierge-level emergency care to the local community and surrounding areas. Milwaukee ER & Hospital is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and their team of highly trained medical professionals and board-certified physicians specialize in individualized care without the wait. In addition to emergency medical services, the hospital also provides overnight inpatient care, pediatric care, and laboratory and imaging services, including X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, and MRI. Milwaukee ER & Hospital is conveniently located at 1751 W Layton Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee ER & Hospital is a Nutex Health Inc. affiliated hospital facility. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Nutex Health Inc. (NASDAQ: NUTX) is a physician-led healthcare services company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. Nutex Health, Inc. has two divisions: a hospital division and a population health management division. The Hospital division currently owns and operates over 20 healthcare facilities in 11 different states, equipped with highly trained medical professionals who provide concierge-level care to their communities. The population health management division provides management, administrative, and other support services to its affiliated hospitals and physician groups.
About Athra
Athra is a veteran-owned behavioral health organization providing high-quality psychiatric and substance use treatment to hospitals, rehabilitation centers, senior living communities, and government agencies across the United States. Operating in over 150 locations across 10 states and rapidly expanding, Athra is known for its responsive, tech-enabled, and person-centered care models. Through a team of board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed clinicians—available both on-site and via telehealth—Athra delivers real-time support, including crisis stabilization, medication management, and medical detox. With scalable solutions tailored to each partner’s unique needs, Athra helps bridge critical gaps in behavioral healthcare. Learn more at www.AthraSystems.com.
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