BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NURSE MANAGER AT SUNBURY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

John Wertman, of Montgomery, was named to the position of nurse manager of the behavioral health unit at Sunbury Community Hospital. 

Mr. Wertman earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Bloomsburg University.  In addition to working in the behavioral health field, Mr. Wertman’s nursing background includes experience in emergency nursing, intensive care, telemetry, and a cardiac catheterization lab.  He’s also served in the United States Army as an Administrative Specialist. 

The Behavioral Health Unit at Sunbury Community Hospital & Outpatient Center offers intensive personalized treatment to individuals 18 to 65 years of age.  The programs of the unit specialize in the treatment of individuals with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depressive and anxiety disorders, and other psychotic disorders.  For more information on the behavioral health unit at Sunbury Community Hospital, please call 286-3430.

Chartered in 1895, Sunbury Community Hospital and Outpatient Center is an acute care facility serving Sunbury, Selinsgrove, Northumberland and the surrounding communities. With a strong emphasis on community, the hospital is committed to the health and well-being of those in the region.