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Discovery Behavioral Health Announces Launch of DISCOVERYMD - a new division integrating the effectiveness of in-person treatment with the convenience of telemedicine

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Diamond will report directly to John Peloquin, President and CEO of Discovery Behavorial Health.

Key Points: 
  • Diamond will report directly to John Peloquin, President and CEO of Discovery Behavorial Health.
  • In particular, he spearheaded our expansion of innovative, alternative treatment programs for treatment-resistant depression and co-occurring disorders.
  • DiscoveryMD has been designed to offer medical solutions to people with chronicmood and addictiondisorders resistant to conventional treatmentmethods.
  • "The great advantage of DiscoveryMD is the breath of its services, combining outpatient specialty services and telehealth under one umbrella.

Discovery Behavioral Health Marks 2021 as Banner Year for Growth with Expansion of 10 Treatment Centers in 7 States and New Acquisitions in Houston and Kansas City

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Discovery Behavioral Health is poised for a major expansion of its telehealth services in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Discovery Behavioral Health is poised for a major expansion of its telehealth services in 2022.
  • DBH's residential and outpatient centers provide a wide range ofbehavioralhealth servicesthat address these problems, spanningmental health, eating disorders and substance use.
  • Beavercreek, OR (Oregon City metro) A new 14-bed mental health residential treatment center for adolescents of all genders in Oregon City metro area opened April 2021.
  • Tampa Bay metro A new 24-bed residential treatment center in Dade City, FL for adolescents of all genders opened in August 2021.

Discovery Behavioral Health Announces Appointment of Andrea Piazza as First Director of Virtual Programming

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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding nationwide network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has announced the appointment of Andrea Piazza as Director of Virtual Programming, reporting to Alexa Baghdassarian, LMFT, VP of Operations.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding nationwide network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has announced the appointment of Andrea Piazza as Director of Virtual Programming, reporting to Alexa Baghdassarian, LMFT, VP of Operations.
  • In her new position, Piazza will supervise all virtual programming for DBH's 130 treatment centers located in 12 states.
  • She brings to the job a multifaceted background in mental health, spanning work as a therapist, entrepreneur, activist, performing artist and author.
  • "Before the pandemic, virtual programming and telehealth in general was thought of as an option of last resort.

Endeavor Creates Diamond Baseball Holdings, Signs Agreements to Acquire Multiple MLB Professional Development League Clubs

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Endeavor has also signed purchase agreements to acquire nine MLB Professional Development League (PDL) Clubs, which remain subject to customary closing conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Endeavor has also signed purchase agreements to acquire nine MLB Professional Development League (PDL) Clubs, which remain subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Diamond Baseball Holdings will operate select Clubs affiliated with the most iconic franchises in Major League Baseball, including the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants.
  • Endeavor has appointed two industry leaders, Pat Battle and Peter B. Freund, to oversee Diamond Baseball Holdings.
  • DBH was formed in 2021 to support, promote, and enhance the Professional Development League (PDL) through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment.

Cummings Graduate Institute Launches New Online Master's Program in Healthcare Leadership

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Monday, December 6, 2021

The new Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHL) degree program delivers advanced training in leading and managing integrated healthcare delivery.

Key Points: 
  • The new Master of Healthcare Leadership (MHL) degree program delivers advanced training in leading and managing integrated healthcare delivery.
  • CGI's new MHL program delivers just that," said Dr. Cara English, DBH, CEO of Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies.
  • "CGI's Master of Healthcare Leadership program is 100% online, flexible, and takes advantage of cutting edge educational delivery best practices.
  • Cummings Graduate Institute of Behavioral Health Studies is a nonprofit, DEAC accredited, online post-graduate institution of higher learning offering post-graduate education and training in the field of integrated behavioral healthcare.

Cummings Graduate Institute Celebrates New Doctor of Behavioral Health Graduates

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Wednesday, November 17, 2021

PHOENIX, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is thrilled to announce the graduation of five new Doctors of Behavioral Health.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX, Nov. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies (CGI) is thrilled to announce the graduation of five new Doctors of Behavioral Health.
  • Dr. Liza R. Clancy, Dr. Andreena M. Jackson, Dr. Heather Jelonek, Dr. Katarzyna Motylewicz, and Dr. William Penney successfully completed the requirements for the Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program .
  • Having graduated from NYU with her MSW, Dr. Clancy worked in medical and behavioral health for a large health care system in New Jersey for many years.
  • Each of the five recent DBH graduates brings a unique perspective on improving healthcare as a Doctor of Behavioral Health.

Discovery Behavioral Health Opens New Center in Enumclaw, WA for Eating Disorder Treatment in Preteens and Adolescents

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Center for Discovery's programming features a dietary program that is inclusive of patients' choices and preferences. Patients are supported in growing toward the involvement in preparation of their own meals -- when appropriate -- while participating in group, individual, and family therapeutic services. The treatment allows patients to gain insight into their disorder and practice coping skills around food that can readily transfer into their daily lives.  

Key Points: 
  • The licensed treatment program, branded Center for Discovery, will treat adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17 years, who are diagnosed with a primary eating disorder including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
  • Center for Discovery has been offering eating disorder treatment in the Pacific Northwest since 2009 and also has treatment programs in Bellevue, Edmonds and Tacoma, Washington.
  • Treating eating disorders since 1997, Center for Discovery currently operates residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs in 13 states nationwide.
  • "We specialize in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, provide treatment in intimate environments, and maintain low staff to patient ratios.

Discovery Behavioral Health Announces Opening of Center for DiscoveryMesa, Arizona as Demand for Eating Disorder Treatment Surges

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has opened an eating disorder treatment program in Mesa, Arizona, where it is licensed as an inpatient treatment center.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has opened an eating disorder treatment program in Mesa, Arizona, where it is licensed as an inpatient treatment center.
  • Hicks is the author of "Emily's Guide to Eating Disorders" (Outskirts Press, 2017) and has dedicated much of her career to the treatment of eating disorders.
  • Center for Discovery recently reported to CBS News that demand for their residential eating disorder treatment programs more than doubled in 2021 compared to 2019.
  • Center for Discovery's innovation in eating disorder treatment began in 1997.Today we have history of remarkable clinical outcomes from thousands of patients.

Discovery Behavioral Health Announces Appointment of Rich Paul as Vice President, Information Services

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Monday, September 27, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has announced the appointment of Rich Paul as Vice President, Information Services.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has announced the appointment of Rich Paul as Vice President, Information Services.
  • Reporting to DBH CEO John Peloquin, Paul will oversee strategy development, planning, infrastructure and program management within the healthcare company.
  • Previously, he served as Vice President of Information Technology for Convenant Care where he directed enterprise information technology strategies for the national post-acute healthcare organization.
  • We must concentrate on the practices that make us successful with the ultimate goal of providing people better access to behavioral healthcare," said Paul.

Discovery Behavioral Health Announces Appointment of Michael Uradnik as CEO, Associated Behavioral Health Care in Seattle

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has announced the appointment of Michael Uradnik as CEO of Associated Behavioral Health Care .

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc. , an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers,has announced the appointment of Michael Uradnik as CEO of Associated Behavioral Health Care .
  • Reporting to Chris Diamond, VP of Business Development at DBH, Uradnik will lead ABHC, a provider since 1995 of medical, mental health and substance use/chemical dependency outpatient behavioral health services in the Puget Sound region.
  • For the past two decades, Uradnik has served in executive positions within the behavioral health industry in the Seattle metro area.
  • I look forward to helping fulfill Discovery Behavioral Healthcare's mission of providing better access of care to all those who need it.