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Alsana Expands Eating Disorder Treatment with Multi-Level Care Campus in St. Louis

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

ST. LOUIS, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- More than half a million Missouri residents, or 9% of the state's total population, are estimated to have an eating disorder in their lifetime. In order to meet increasing demand and to support the community's wellbeing, Alsana, an eating disorder recovery community, has expanded its eating disorder campus in the St. Louis suburb of Ballwin with the addition of a 5,000-square-foot home. This unique campus environment offers a seamless continuum of inpatient and outpatient care along with residential accommodations, all in one centralized location.

Key Points: 
  • In order to meet increasing demand and to support the community's wellbeing, Alsana , an eating disorder recovery community, has expanded its eating disorder campus in the St. Louis suburb of Ballwin with the addition of a 5,000-square-foot home.
  • This unique campus environment offers a seamless continuum of inpatient and outpatient care along with residential accommodations, all in one centralized location.
  • "The campus, which features 55-acres of tranquil outdoor space that fosters community between clients and their peers, enhances the overall effectiveness of treatment while supporting well-being."
  • For additional information about the expanded St. Louis campus, visit https://www.alsana.com/locations/st-louis-missouri/ or join us for a virtual meet and greet with staff.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 26 – March 4, 2024: New Survey Shows 3 out of 4 Americans Believe Virtual Treatment Effective for Eating Disorders

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

These new findings, in a survey sponsored by Alsana and announced before National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 26 – March 4, 2024, suggests a majority of people are open to virtual care as their mental health treatment of choice.

Key Points: 
  • These new findings, in a survey sponsored by Alsana and announced before National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 26 – March 4, 2024, suggests a majority of people are open to virtual care as their mental health treatment of choice.
  • 73% of adults say they think that virtual treatment would help someone with a mental health condition, including an eating disorder.
  • For example, 2% more virtual patients experience a reduction in eating disorder symptoms compared to those in in-person treatment.
  • National Eating Disorders Awareness Week spotlights the gravity of eating disorders throughout the United States.

ADAMEVE.COM ASKS "ARE AMERICANS' REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS BEING TAKEN AWAY?"

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

This month, the company surveyed over 1000 people asking if they felt that Americans' reproductive rights are being taken away.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the company surveyed over 1000 people asking if they felt that Americans' reproductive rights are being taken away.
  • Only 22% of the respondents (24% of the males and 22% of the females) did not feel their reproductive rights are being taken away.
  • "Reproductive rights include having the ability to decide whether and when to have children," says Dr. Jenni Skyler, PhD, LMFT, CST, and resident sexologist at Adam & Eve.
  • And as more of these rights are taken away, I encourage adults to vote to protect their reproductive and human rights as they see fit."

ADAMEVE.COM ASKS "DO YOU BELIEVE OVER-THE-COUNTER ABORTION PILLS SHOULD BE LEGALLY AVAILABLE TO WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES?"

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

This month, the company surveyed over 1000 people asking if over-the-counter abortion pills should be legally available to women in the U.S. And the responses may surprise you.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the company surveyed over 1000 people asking if over-the-counter abortion pills should be legally available to women in the U.S. And the responses may surprise you.
  • Currently available only from a doctor, nurse, health clinic or Planned Parenthood, the mifepristone and/or misoprostol pills cause an "at-home abortion" that is considered both safe and effective.
  • While just over 49% of those surveyed felt that over-the-counter abortion pills should be legally available to women under any circumstance, another 24% said they should be available under certain circumstance.
  • Nearly 20% of respondents said abortion pills should not be legally available, and an additional 7% said they weren't sure.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Alsana Experts See Eating Disorders on the Rise

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Experts from Alsana , an eating disorder treatment provider and recovery community, are educating individuals and families ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) that eating disorders are a mental health condition that can affect people of all genders and sexual orientations, at any age and income level.

Key Points: 
  • Experts from Alsana , an eating disorder treatment provider and recovery community, are educating individuals and families ahead of Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAW) that eating disorders are a mental health condition that can affect people of all genders and sexual orientations, at any age and income level.
  • It’s important that people recognize that virtual treatment can help – about 3% more virtual patients experience a reduction in eating disorder symptoms compared to those in in-person treatment.
  • Eating disorders are extremely dangerous and have a high mortality rate.
  • Studies show that one person dies of complications from an eating disorder every 52 minutes.

Santé Center for Healing's Announces Collegiate Scholarship Recipients

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ARGYLE, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Santé Center for Healing is honored to announce three recipients of our annual collegiate scholarships. Pictures of the recipients are available upon request.

Key Points: 
  • Santé Center for Healing is honored to announce three recipients of our annual collegiate scholarships.
  • ARGYLE, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Santé Center for Healing is honored to announce three recipients of our annual collegiate scholarships.
  • The Deb Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship is in honor of Santé's co-founder/co-owner Dr. Deb Corley, PhD, LMFT, LCDC, LSOTP, CSAT, CMAT.
  • The Rip Corley & Santé Center for Healing Scholarship is in memory of Santé's co-founder Rip Corley, LMSW, RN.

Meet Five Community-Based Reproductive Justice Organizations Who Will Take the National Stage This Year

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

“Without fail, this lack of inclusion leads to insufficient policy that fails to improve health outcomes and results in people falling through the cracks.

Key Points: 
  • “Without fail, this lack of inclusion leads to insufficient policy that fails to improve health outcomes and results in people falling through the cracks.
  • That’s why we started the HEALTH program.”
    The selection process for the 2024 cohort began in June 2023.
  • The NWHN looked for organizations that demonstrated a commitment to health equity and aligned with the Network’s mission, vision, and values .
  • Birth In Color (Virginia): Birth In Color is a reproductive justice organization dedicated to maternal and reproductive health, policy, and removing biases and barriers for people of color.

CFP Board Announces Client Impact Research Initiative in Support of 2022-2026 Strategic Priorities

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board today announced the release of the draft framework of its Client Impact Study, the first peer-reviewed academic research study to track and report on the actual impact of holistic financial planning on clients.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CFP Board today announced the release of the draft framework of its Client Impact Study, the first peer-reviewed academic research study to track and report on the actual impact of holistic financial planning on clients.
  • "Americans turn to CFP® professionals for holistic competent and ethical financial planning," said CFP Board CEO Kevin R. Keller, CAE .
  • "This study will help us quantify the impact financial planning has on clients and society, and we look forward to receiving feedback on the study's proposed framework."
  • CFP Board will host a webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 1:00 pm ET, in which the research team will introduce this study and discuss the framework that will be used to evaluate client outcomes.

ADAMEVE.COM ASKS "SHOULD ABORTION BE LEGALLY AVAILABLE TO WOMEN IN THE UNITED STATES?"

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

This month, the company surveyed over 1000 people, asking if abortion should be legally available to women in the U.S. And the responses may surprise you.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the company surveyed over 1000 people, asking if abortion should be legally available to women in the U.S. And the responses may surprise you.
  • While 47% of those surveyed felt that abortion should be legally available to women under any circumstance, 33% agreed that it should be legally available under certain circumstance.
  • Nearly 15% of respondents said abortion should not be legally available, and an additional 5% said they weren't sure.
  • "The abortion debate will always be divisive," says Dr. Jenni Skyler, PhD, LMFT, CST, and resident sexologist at Adam & Eve.

Stride Autism Centers Announces Expansion to Broaden Access to Premier Autism Therapy in Nebraska

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stride Autism Centers ("Stride"), renowned for their evidence-based therapy for children with autism, is proud to announce its expansion across Nebraska.

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  • OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stride Autism Centers ("Stride"), renowned for their evidence-based therapy for children with autism, is proud to announce its expansion across Nebraska.
  • With three successful centers in Omaha and Lincoln, Stride is set to elevate its mission further with two new centers slated to open by March 2024.
  • Specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy , Stride's clinical team offers the “gold standard” of treatment for children with autism, backed by a solid scientific foundation.
  • I founded Stride so individuals like her can get the effective therapy they need as early as possible to live more independent, joyous lives.