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Accanto Health appoints seasoned behavioral healthcare leader as CEO

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accanto Health, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, announced the appointment of veteran behavioral health executive Dr. Tom Britton as CEO this week.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accanto Health, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, announced the appointment of veteran behavioral health executive Dr. Tom Britton as CEO this week.
  • Accanto Health encompasses renowned brands: The Emily Program, Veritas Collaborative, and Gather Behavioral Health.
  • Britton expressed his excitement about joining Accanto Health, stating, “It is an incredible honor and privilege to join Accanto Health in the role of CEO.
  • On a personal level, he feels passionate about behavioral health in part due to his own experience with addiction and recovery.

American Addiction Centers Announces New CEO Leadership

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) announced today the promotion of two of its healthcare executives, Dr. David Hans and Ellen-Jo Boschert, to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company.

Key Points: 
  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers (AAC) announced today the promotion of two of its healthcare executives, Dr. David Hans and Ellen-Jo Boschert, to the role of Chief Executive Officer of the company.
  • They succeed the former CEO, Dr. Tom Britton.
  • AAC thanks Dr. Britton for his leadership and contribution to the company’s success.
  • "As one of the nation's top addiction treatment providers, we are proud to announce that American Addiction Centers is in the hands of two of the most experienced and dedicated leaders in the industry," said Bowen Diehl, Chairman of the AAC Board of Directors.

Beach House Announces Behavioral Health Veteran Candance Henderson as Executive Chairman

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beach House Behavioral Health, Inc. ("Beach House" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC ("BelHealth"), a Fort Lauderdale-based healthcare private equity firm, announced the appointment of Candance Henderson as Executive Chairman.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beach House Behavioral Health, Inc. ("Beach House" or the "Company"), a portfolio company of BelHealth Investment Partners, LLC ("BelHealth"), a Fort Lauderdale-based healthcare private equity firm, announced the appointment of Candance Henderson as Executive Chairman.
  • Ms. Henderson brings over three decades of leadership experience scaling behavioral health organizations through various phases of their growth cycle.
  • Prior to this Candance spent four years at American Addiction Centers and twenty years at CRC Health Group, an industry leader in the behavioral health sector.
  • Dr. Pundt stated, "We are excited to have Candance join our Beach House organization.

Navigating the Impact of Legalized Marijuana on the Workplace: Webinar Guides NJ Employers on Policies

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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The webinar is sponsored by PDFNJ’s workplace prevention program, Drugs Don't Work in NJ.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar is sponsored by PDFNJ’s workplace prevention program, Drugs Don't Work in NJ.
  • Over 1 in 5 respondents say that they have used marijuana recreationally in their office during work hours.
  • The panelists for the webinar include:
    Following the webinar, participants will receive follow-up information to help them adapt their policies and procedures related to marijuana in the workplace.
  • “With adult use of marijuana becoming legal in New Jersey, it's essential for employers to navigate this new landscape effectively.

Laguna Treatment Hospital Makes Newsweek’s List of America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers for 2023

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Monday, August 28, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers is pleased to announce that Laguna Treatment Hospital has once again made it on Newsweek's yearly list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers, marking the fourth consecutive year that the facility has earned this recognition.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers is pleased to announce that Laguna Treatment Hospital has once again made it on Newsweek's yearly list of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers, marking the fourth consecutive year that the facility has earned this recognition.
  • The exclusive list of 2023 winners was compiled in partnership with Statista Inc., a research firm, and evaluated by thousands of medical experts including therapists, counselors, medical doctors, administrators, and staff working in addiction treatment facilities.
  • “I’m incredibly proud that our facility is setting a standard for clinical excellence in the industry,” said Dr. Tom Britton, American Addiction Centers’ CEO.
  • “Laguna Treatment Hospital’s unwavering commitment to clinical excellence is reflective of our company’s mission to provide evidence-based care that saves and transforms lives.”
    Facilities in the 25 states with the highest number of addiction treatment centers were included in the survey.

American Addiction Centers’ Online Talk Show Wins Telly Award a Second Year in a Row

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Addiction Talk Live,” a groundbreaking online talk show hosted by American Addiction Centers (AAC), has won a 2023 Telly Award for unscripted web series.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- “Addiction Talk Live,” a groundbreaking online talk show hosted by American Addiction Centers (AAC), has won a 2023 Telly Award for unscripted web series.
  • The Telly awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens and is one of the most prestigious honors in the industry.
  • The series features real people in recovery, including celebrities, sharing their stories of addiction, treatment, and recovery in a candid and unscripted format.
  • “Addiction Talk Live” launched in January of 2021 and currently boasts 39 episodes.

American Addiction Centers, CHESS Health to Provide Online Support Platform for AAC Patients, Alumni in Recovery 

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Addiction Centers today announced an innovative partnership with CHESS Health, the leading provider of evidence-based digital health solutions for substance use disorder (SUD), to provide ongoing recovery support for individuals who previously received treatment at an AAC facility or who now participate in an AAC aftercare program, and track patients outcomes post-treatment.

Key Points: 
  • AAC, in addition to providing treatment to tens of thousands of individuals managing SUD, operates a program for its former patients known as CARE (Community of Alumni Recovering Everywhere).
  • “Addiction is a chronic disease, and it must be managed for a lifetime,” said Dr. Lawrence Weinstein, M.D., AAC Chief Medical Officer.
  • “That means we need to get tools like the Connections smartphone app in individuals’ hands throughout their recovery.
  • Evidence-based virtual health tools make a difference each and every day in the lives of diverse populations in myriad locations.

Don Johnson, CADC-II, LADC-I, Named “Counselor of the Year” by the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors (MAADAC)

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Hospital counselor Don Johnson, CADC-II, LADC-I, has received the “Counselor of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Hospital counselor Don Johnson, CADC-II, LADC-I, has received the “Counselor of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors.
  • Though he currently works with AdCare Hospital’s transportation department, he still maintains a private counseling practice.
  • MAADAC honored Johnson with the prestigious 2022 “Counselor of the Year” award at the association’s virtual annual meeting and training on January 27, 2023.
  • While a counselor at AdCare, Johnson completed the Addiction Counselor Education Program and achieved certification as an alcohol and drug counselor (CADC-II) and licensure as an alcohol and drug counselor (LADC-I).

Supermind Bolsters Marketing and Content Capabilities with Key Hires

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022
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Dover, Delaware--(Newsfile Corp. - December 28, 2022) - Supermind announces the addition of new key talent for senior leadership positions, including Executive Vice President, Vice President of Content, Creative Director, Senior Editor, and Senior SEO Manager, rapidly growing its content and technical expertise. The team collectively brings 35 years of leadership, creative, technical, and marketing knowledge to bear, escalating Supermind's audience growth capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The team collectively brings 35 years of leadership, creative, technical, and marketing knowledge to bear, escalating Supermind's audience growth capabilities.
  • The team collectively brings 35 years of leadership, creative, technical, and marketing knowledge to bear, escalating Supermind's audience growth capabilities.
  • Kevin helped to ensure that Recovery Brands maintained its dedication to ethical digital marketing within the addiction treatment space.
  • Vice President of Content, Roth Cornet, is a creative leader, strategic planner, and executive with 16 years of experience in production, publishing, and digital marketing.

AdCare Hospital Consolidating Treatment Locations to Worcester Campus Centralized Hub for Telehealth Treatment in MA

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Hospital is announcing a reorganizing of its treatment locations starting on February 28, 2023.

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  • WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Hospital is announcing a reorganizing of its treatment locations starting on February 28, 2023.
  • Due to the popularity of telehealth treatment and successful transition to this platform, AdCare Hospital will be consolidating its treatment locations into a singular, centralized telehealth hub located at its current outpatient facility in Worcester, MA.
  • This will include the merging of the Quincy, North Dartmouth, and West Springfield locations in order to focus clinical resources at the Worcester outpatient office, located at 95 Lincoln Street.
  • In addition to medically managed detoxification and rehabilitation programs in Worcester, MA, AdCare provides transformative residential treatment in North Kingstown, RI, and comprehensive telehealth services throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.