Kathy Krebs-Dean

Director of Behavioral Health Expansion and Development, CommonSpirit Health

Kathy Krebs-Dean, MPH, MA, is director of behavioral health expansion and development at Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health.

Articles

Stigma, Substance Use Disorder

Words Matter: Reducing Stigma in Substance Use Disorder Care

For millions facing substance use disorders, stigma isn’t just harmful — it’s a barrier to survival. In this conversation, three leaders from CommonSpirit Health explore how the organization is confronting stigma head-on through education, storytelling and culture change. They also reveal how shifting language, training and grassroots efforts are helping patients feel seen and heard on their road to recovery.