The FIU Behavioral Health Hub is a collaboration between the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and the Florida Department of Health to increase access to behavioral health services in pediatric primary care settings through:
- Skill-based training for pediatricians to build early identification, appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to psychosocial supports.
- a. Individualized training to increase capacity, skill, and comfort in treating common behavioral health disorders.
- b. Implementation of routine screening for common behavioral health disorders and social determinants of health.
- Telepsychiatry consultation services to increase access.
- Effective linkage to behavioral health organizations and support to enhance efficiency and quality.
Our FIU Behavioral Health Hub partners with primary care practices and behavioral health organizations across Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Broward Counties.
Testimonials
For any questions about our behavioral health integration program, please contact one of the administrators below.
Luis M. Carcache, M.D.
Assistant Professor and Assistant Clerkship Director
305-348-4147
lcarcach@fiu.edu
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Priscilla Chaves, MBA, MPH, CLSSBB
Chief Administrative Officer
305-348-2047
pchaves@fiu.edu
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Leonard M. Gralnik, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor; Chief of Education; Clerkship Director; Senior Medical Director Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
305-348-4841
gralnikl@fiu.edu
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Lisa Lee, MBA, M.S.
Assistant Director of Administrative Services
305-348-9074
llee@fiu.edu
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Kathy Palacios
Office Specialist
305-348-7502
kapalaci@fiu.edu
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William Pulido B.S.
Sr. Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
305-348-9075
wpulido@fiu.edu
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Carlos A. Salgado, M.D.
Associate Professor
305-348-4147
casalgad@fiu.edu
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Patricia Junquera, M.D.
Chair, Associate Professor
305-348-4147
pjunquer@fiu.edu
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