SHEBOYGAN — Aurora Health Care will convert the inpatient behavioral health floor at Sheboygan Aurora Medical Center into additional medical surgical beds, TMJ4 News has confirmed.

Outpatient behavioral health services will continue locally. The change is set to begin Sept. 19.

Demand for medical surgical beds is high in Sheboygan County, with occupancy near capacity. At the same time, behavioral health inpatient numbers have dropped 67 percent, while outpatient behavioral health care has increased.

Aurora Health Care released a statement that says:

“We remain committed to supporting the comprehensive behavioral health needs of the Sheboygan community. Outpatient services for adolescents and adults facing mental health and substance use challenges will continue to be offered locally

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