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WellSpan expands Behavioral Health Network

WellSpan expands Behavioral Health Network

WellSpan's Behavioral Health Network is growing! We are pleased to welcome Dr. Shannon Gordon and Dr. Kenneth Rogers.

Dr. Shannon Gordon will be joining WellSpan Health as vice president of our Behavioral Health Network. She has a Doctorate in Education and a Master of Social Work degree. Dr. Gordon was formerly the chief executive officer for River Edge Behavioral Health and an assistant professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences department at Mercer University. She is also a licensed certified social worker, a Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) and a Certified Peer Specialist-Parent (CPS-P). She brings more than 30 years of Behavioral Health experience to WellSpan.

Dr. Kenneth Rogers will be joining WellSpan Health as vice president and chief medical officer of our Behavioral Health Network. He is board-certified in General Psychiatry and Child Psychiatry; and is a distinguished fellow with the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Rogers brings more than 35 years of experience in Behavioral Health, formerly serving as the state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health and as chief of Psychiatry in various health systems. He also has teaching experience at academic institutions.

WellSpan Health has made significant investments in our facilities, programs, and services to improve access to Behavioral Health across South Central Pennsylvania. The combined expertise and talents of this dynamic leadership team will support our Behavioral Health team, our patients, and the needs of our community. Welcome to the WellSpan team!