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Professor Ekki Honored for Mental Health Leadership | Lexington News
Professor Chizimuzo Ekki, a trailblazer in psychiatric nursing and director of behavioral health research at Eastern State Hospital, is set to receive the prestigious 2026 Psychiatric Nurse of the Year Award from the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Known for pioneering the BH WELL program and integrating wellness and tobacco treatment into mental health care, Ekki has reshaped psychiatric nursing through innovation, mentorship, and evidence-based practice. His leadership, including a term as APNA president, has focused on reducing stigma and expanding access to care. Nominated by a…
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