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Comprehensive Healthcare and Central Washington University Revitalize Mental Health Counseling Graduate Program, Bringing More Support to Local Communities

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星期二, 五月 28, 2024

Today, Comprehensive Healthcare and Central Washington University (CWU) announced a significant initiative to help fill the gap of behavioral health specialists in the region.

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  • Today, Comprehensive Healthcare and Central Washington University (CWU) announced a significant initiative to help fill the gap of behavioral health specialists in the region.
  • In recent years, community behavioral health organizations have experienced a significant workforce shortage and have been challenged to meet the increasing demand for mental health services in local communities.
  • The program’s in-depth training will prepare CWU’s graduate MHC students to provide a broad range of comprehensive, ethical, and culturally relevant behavioral health services within their communities.
  • “Central Washington University would like to express our sincere gratitude to Comprehensive Healthcare for this generous, and much-needed, donation,” CWU President Jim Wohlpart said.

Verywell Mind Announces Winners of Second Annual Verywell Mind 25 to Kickoff Mental Health Awareness Month

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星期三, 五月 1, 2024

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verywell Mind, one of the largest mental health sites, announced its second annual Verywell Mind 25. The awards program recognizes influential mental health advocates and their impact on policy, community engagement, and awareness.

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  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Verywell Mind , one of the largest mental health sites, announced its second annual Verywell Mind 25 .
  • The awards program recognizes influential mental health advocates and their impact on policy, community engagement, and awareness.
  • To select this year's honorees, Verywell Mind editors, along with the brand's expert review board, gathered and evaluated nearly 80 nominees across mental health experts, non-profit founders, educators, authors and more.
  • To learn more about the Verywell Mind 25 and read about this year's winners, visit here .

Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York Announces Continuing Education Courses for New York’s Mental Health Professionals

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星期二, 四月 23, 2024

New York, NY, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) announced that the organization has developed funding for a mental health department.

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  • New York, NY, April 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York (CIDNY) announced that the organization has developed funding for a mental health department.
  • This department will be offering continuing education courses for New York State licensed mental health professionals in the clinical area of multicultural disability competence.
  • CIDNY is launching a new initiative offering multicultural Disability competence continuing education courses to licensed mental health professionals in New York State.
  • The courses, instructed by New York State licensed professionals, at CIDNY, will count towards satisfying the 36-credit-hour continuing education credits that are required by the New York State Licensure Board for triannual renewal for licensure.

Beacon Behavioral Partners Expands to Florida with the Addition of The Neuropsychiatry & TMS Group

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星期三, 三月 27, 2024

"We are thrilled to have joined Beacon Behavioral Partners and expand throughout the state," says Dr. Faizi Ahmed, the leading physician at Neuropsychiatry and TMS Group.

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  • "We are thrilled to have joined Beacon Behavioral Partners and expand throughout the state," says Dr. Faizi Ahmed, the leading physician at Neuropsychiatry and TMS Group.
  • Established in 2016, The Neuropsychiatry & TMS Group, led by Dr. Ahmed, has been dedicated to delivering exceptional mental health services.
  • With the support of Beacon, The Neuropsychiatry & TMS Group anticipates continued growth opportunities, including expanding its TMS services and recruiting additional physicians.
  • “I am pleased to announce our recent expansion into Florida, a natural progression for Beacon,” says Beacon Behavioral Partners CEO Sean Wendell.

University of Phoenix Leadership Join Proceedings of 2024 Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference

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星期五, 三月 22, 2024

University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Dean, Sheila Babendir, Ed.D., LPC, and Program Chair, Christine Karper, Ph.D., LMHC joined the proceedings of the Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference held March 14-15, 2024, in Wiesloch, Germany.

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  • University of Phoenix is pleased to share that College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Associate Dean, Sheila Babendir, Ed.D., LPC, and Program Chair, Christine Karper, Ph.D., LMHC joined the proceedings of the Mediterranean Region Counseling Association Conference held March 14-15, 2024, in Wiesloch, Germany.
  • Babendir is a member of the American Counseling Association, Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and is immediate past president of the Arizona Counseling Association.
  • She is a member of the American Counseling Association, the Association for Mental Health Counselors and the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision and the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association.
  • Karper is currently a program chair for the University of Phoenix in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program .

Nine Florida nonprofit programs, organizations and individuals receive Florida Blue Foundation Sapphire Award for community health improvement and share $525,000 in support

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024

The Florida Blue Foundation announced the winners at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony on April 3 in Orlando.

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  • The Florida Blue Foundation announced the winners at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony on April 3 in Orlando.
  • "Our Foundation recognizes the important role community-based initiatives play in strengthening neighborhoods and improving overall health and well-being," said Susan Towler, executive director of the Florida Blue Foundation.
  • The Florida Blue Foundation introduced the Sapphire Awards in 2005 to recognize excellence and innovation in community health leadership and programs across Florida.
  • Florida Blue Foundation presented the 2024 Sapphire Awards during its annual two-day Community Health Symposium.

GAUDENZIA NAMES DR. DEJA GILBERT PRESIDENT AND CEO

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

NORRISTOWN, Pa., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, FACHE, a change leader and veteran executive in the treatment of substance use disorder, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Gaudenzia, Inc., the first woman to hold the role in its 55-year history.

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  • NORRISTOWN, Pa., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, FACHE, a change leader and veteran executive in the treatment of substance use disorder, has been named president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Gaudenzia, Inc., the first woman to hold the role in its 55-year history.
  • "I'm excited to join an organization that is laser-focused on its mission of promoting long-term recovery, regardless of individual circumstances," said Dr. Gilbert.
  • Dr. Gilbert was chosen to lead Gaudenzia, Inc. and the Gaudenzia Foundation after an extensive national search conducted by the organization's board of directors.
  • As CEO of Harmony Health Group from 2021 to 2023, Dr. Gilbert oversaw the company, including multiple facilities throughout Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Massachusetts.

For the Ninth Consecutive Year AM Best Affirms A (Excellent) Financial Strength Ratings for Renaissance Benefits Companies

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星期四, 三月 7, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a" for Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America, Indianapolis, Ind.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings (FSR) of A (Excellent) and Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a" for Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of America, Indianapolis, Ind.
  • and Renaissance Life & Health Insurance Company of New York, Binghamton, N.Y. With an effective date of January 24, 2024, the outlook for these ratings is stable.
  • We are proud that for the ninth consecutive year, AM Best has affirmed our A (Excellent) Financial Strength Ratings.
  • "The company's significant investment in technology has reinvigorated our commitment to innovation and making benefits easier for individual members, employers and brokers.

Hood College Launches Counselor Education and Supervision Ph.D. Program

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024. It will be the first-ever Ph.D. offered at Hood.

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  • Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision will be first Ph.D. offered at Hood College
    FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Graduate School at Hood College is launching a new doctoral program in counselor education and supervision beginning in fall 2024.
  • program at the NeighborHood Counseling Training Center (NCTC), where Hood graduate students provide low-cost mental health services to underserved members of the Frederick community.
  • The counseling master's, which offers concentrations in clinical mental health and school counseling, is the most popular and competitive graduate program at Hood.
  • Broadening accessibility for health education is a top priority for Hood College.

Ichor Life Sciences Expands Ichor Clinical to Australia, Europe, and UK

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星期三, 一月 24, 2024

LAFAYETTE, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ichor Life Sciences, a full-service, end-to-end contract research organization (CRO) and longevity biotechnology company, has set the stage for an exciting global advance in clinical trial services. Today, the company announced the expansion of Ichor Clinical's services to Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

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  • Ichor Life Sciences, a full-service, end-to-end contract research organization (CRO) and longevity biotechnology company, announces the expansion of Ichor Clinical's services to Australia, Europe, and the United Kingdom.
  • LAFAYETTE, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ichor Life Sciences, a full-service, end-to-end contract research organization (CRO) and longevity biotechnology company, has set the stage for an exciting global advance in clinical trial services.
  • "Our mission is to act as a global catalyst, offering personalized global clinical trial services, strategy, and regulatory guidance to life sciences companies of all sizes."
  • Ichor Life Sciences is committed to innovation and paving the way for global collaboration in medical research and specifically in clinical trials.