SSM Health Strengthens Behavioral Health Services with New Provider

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

618-436-8000

400 N. Pleasant Ave., Centralia, IL

https://www.ssmhealth.com/locations/illinois/st-marys-hospital-centralia

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia welcomes Deborah Murphy, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, a highly experienced psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner, to inpatient behavioral health services.

Deborah Murphy brings over two decades of clinical expertise in psychiatry, medical-surgical nursing, and care management, having served in leading hospitals and healthcare systems across the region.

Her compassionate approach includes psychiatric and mental health assessment and treatments, medication management, crisis intervention, stabilization support, and trauma-informed care, especially for veterans and military- affiliated patients. Deborah is dedicated to empowering patients ages 18 and older through evidence-based mental health care, patient education, and personalized treatment options.

“I believe healing is possible even without a cure. Every patient’s story is unique and meet each individual and their loved ones with empathy, respect, and unwavering support, fostering hope and resilience through life’s challenges,” says Murphy.

With the addition of Deborah Murphy and expanding behavioral health services, SSM Health deepens its commitment to advancing mental health care and supporting the well-being of our community.