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How to Transform Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Depression and Worry into Creativity, Confidence and Optimism Will Be Taught at Leonard Perlmutter's New "Foundation Course"

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

AVERILL PARK, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- To reduce painful stress symptoms experienced at home and work, Leonard Perlmutter, Founder of the American Meditation Institute, will teach two special six week sessions of his proprietary AMI Meditation Foundation Course curriculum August 22 – September 26 and October 3 – November 14, 2023 on Tuesday evenings 6:30 to 8:30pm ET on Zoom. This one-of-a-kind program, which offers easy, practical tools proven in a recent clinical study to reduce burnout and stress, is open to the general public, and is certified by the American Medical Association to provide physicians 18 CMEs (Continuing Medical Education credits).

Key Points: 
  • "In this Foundation Course, I will teach you how to transform the harmful energy of worry, anger and depression into more beneficial, life-affirming forms like creativity, self-confidence and optimism."
  • Leonard Perlmutter/Ram Lev AMI Founder
    Leonard Perlmutter is curriculum developer of the "AMI Meditation® Foundation Course," and originator of National Conscience Month.
  • Leonard has served on the faculties of the New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine, the Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association and the College of Saint Rose.
  • Each weekly session combines the best of ancient Eastern wisdom with the practicality of modern Western medical science.

Physicians to Learn How to Use the Ancient Chakra System as a Modern Diagnostic Tool to Help Heal the Body and Relieve Pain and Burnout

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. , June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Curriculum developer and faculty director Leonard Perlmutter (Ram Lev), and Jenness Cortez Perlmutter will present an important lecture on "The Ancient Chakra System as a Diagnostic Tool" at the American Meditation Institute's 12th annual Heart and Science of Yoga CME Conference 17-21, 2023 at the Equinox Resort and Spa in Manchester, Vermont. The presentation is a component of AMI's proprietary, comprehensive training in Yoga Science as Holistic Mind/Body Medicine, which was recently found in a peer-reviewed clinical study to reduce Burnout and Stress, is accredited by the American Medical Association for 34 CME credit hours, and will be offered simultaneously in-person and virtually on Zoom.

Key Points: 
  • Since 1996, Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter have taught courses on the Chakra system as holistic mind/body medicine.
  • Their mission for the past 27 years has been to unite Eastern philosophy with Western medical science.
  • By design, it offers a broad curriculum of Yoga Science as mind/body medicine to relieve and prevent physician burnout.
  • Anyone burdened by the stress and burnout of practicing medicine today definitely needs this wisdom."

Texas Methodist Foundation Announces Fall 2022 Grant Recipients

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF), a leading grantor in Texas and New Mexico dedicated to uniting faith and money to respond to the needs of the world, is pleased to announce it has awarded $700,000 to 36 churches, schools, and organizations for its fall 2022 grant cycle.

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  • Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF), a leading grantor in Texas and New Mexico dedicated to uniting faith and money to respond to the needs of the world, is pleased to announce it has awarded $700,000 to 36 churches, schools, and organizations for its fall 2022 grant cycle.
  • Interfaith Action of Central Texas is building capacity to move communities out of poverty.
  • Oikos Institute for Social Impact is helping BIPOC communities harness their social and financial assets to thrive.
  • Additional fall 2022 grant recipients include:

Menninger & Associates Financial Planning Joins LPL Financial

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that Menninger & Associates Financial Planning has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LPL Financial LLC announced today that Menninger & Associates Financial Planning has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.
  • “We work together as one firm, taking a team approach based on the fundamentals of financial planning,” Menninger said, noting that his goal is for all of the firm’s advisors to have Certified Financial Planning credentials.
  • Menninger & Associates Financial Planning and LPL Financial are separate entities.
  • Throughout this communication, the terms “financial advisors” and “advisors” are used to refer to registered representatives and/or investment advisor representatives affiliated with LPL Financial LLC.

FAMILY FIRST ADOLESCENT SERVICES APPOINTS JONATHAN STEVENS, MD MPH AS MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family First Adolescent Services (FFAS), a leading provider of adolescent residential treatment for substance use disorder and mental health, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Stevens as its Medical Director. Dr. Stevens' expertise will add enhanced psychiatric services to a program renowned for its work in providing trauma-informed adolescent care.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family First Adolescent Services (FFAS), a leading provider of adolescent residential treatment for substance use disorder and mental health, is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Stevens as its Medical Director.
  • Dr. Stevens' expertise will add enhanced psychiatric services to a program renowned for its work in providing trauma-informed adolescent care.
  • Dr. Stevens' expertise adds enhanced psychiatric services to the renowned trauma-informed adolescent treatment program.
  • For more information on Family First Adolescent Services, visit www.familyfirstas.com
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M. Justin Coffey, M.D. joins Workit Health as Chief Medical Officer

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Workit Health, the nation's leading provider of virtual substance use disorder treatment, has added M. Justin Coffey, M.D. as chief medical officer. Dr. Coffey is a neuropsychiatrist and one of the nation's leading experts in psychiatry and behavioral health. He will bring extensive experience developing and leading a wide range of clinical, educational, and scientific programs to the innovative, person-centered care at Workit.

Key Points: 
  • "Workit Health is on the cutting-edge of person-centered care," said Coffey.
  • "By bringing individuals and families to the design table, Workit is setting a new standard for whole-person behavioral health care.
  • Prior to joining Workit Health, Coffey served as chair of psychiatry and behavioral health at Geisinger Health System, a large, integrated health system in Pennsylvania known for innovation.
  • "Dr. Coffey is an innovative leader who has dedicated his time and expertise to improving behavioral health care," said Lisa McLaughlin, co-CEO and co-founder of Workit Health.

Sonic Automotive’s Inventory Management Technology Receives Ventana Research Overall Digital Leadership Award

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (Sonic or the Company) ( NYSE:SAH ), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nations largest automotive retailers, today announced it has been named the winner of the 13th Annual Ventana Research Overall Digital Leadership Award.

Key Points: 
  • Sonic Automotive, Inc. (Sonic or the Company) ( NYSE:SAH ), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nations largest automotive retailers, today announced it has been named the winner of the 13th Annual Ventana Research Overall Digital Leadership Award.
  • The award highlights Sonics use of Microstrategy HyperIntelligence to implement Buyer Hypercards, supporting Sonics proprietary, industry-leading real-time vehicle inventory management platform.
  • The prestigious Ventana Research Digital Leadership Awards recognize leaders and pioneers who have contributed to their organizations success and championed improvements across their people, processes, and information technology.
  • Sonic Automotives use of MicroStrategy HyperIntelligence brings data and information to employees rather than the other way around, said David Menninger, SVP and Research Director, Ventana Research.

Harvard Psychiatric Leader Appointed to Posts at Baylor College of Medicine and Menninger Clinic

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Monday, September 28, 2020

HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Baylor College of Medicine and The Menninger Clinic jointly announce the hiring of Robert J. Boland, M.D., as vice chairman of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of staff at The Menninger Clinic.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Baylor College of Medicine and The Menninger Clinic jointly announce the hiring of Robert J. Boland, M.D., as vice chairman of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of staff at The Menninger Clinic.
  • He is also an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is board certified in psychiatry with expertise in medical education, psychosomatic medicine and geriatric psychiatry.
  • "Dr. Boland brings exceptional leadership experience and skills to The Menninger Clinic and to Baylor College of Medicine.
  • A nationally ranked hospital, The Menninger Clinic serves Houston and Texas and is also a trusted assessment and treatment provider for people across the country.

New President & CEO Named to Lead The Menninger Clinic, One of Nation's Top Psychiatric Hospitals

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Menninger Clinic , a nationally ranked psychiatric hospital for 30 consecutive years, names Armando E. Colombo its new president and chief executive officer.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Menninger Clinic , a nationally ranked psychiatric hospital for 30 consecutive years, names Armando E. Colombo its new president and chief executive officer.
  • Founded in 1925, The Menninger Clinic is a national nonprofit psychiatric hospital that affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) in 2003 when it relocated to Houston from Kansas.
  • For 30 consecutive years, psychiatrists nationwide have named Menninger among the top 10 Best Hospitals in psychiatry, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • The Menninger Clinic's psychiatrists and psychologists are faculty of Baylor College of Medicine's Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Sheppard Pratt Health System Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer to Take Role as President and CEO of The Menninger Clinic

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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

BALTIMORE, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Armando E. Colombo, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Sheppard Pratt Health System , has accepted the position of president and CEO of The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Armando E. Colombo, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Sheppard Pratt Health System , has accepted the position of president and CEO of The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas.
  • Colombo will remain at Sheppard Pratt Health System through August 30 and begins his new role at The Menninger Clinic on September 16.
  • Colombo joined Sheppard Pratt in 2017 from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he served as chief executive officer of Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital and interim chief executive officer of Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital.
  • I wish Armando well in his new role at The Menninger Clinic and thank him for his service to Sheppard Pratt," says Joshua Kakel, chairman of the board of Sheppard Pratt.