News

$3 Million Awarded for Binge Eating Research Study in Colorado 

After receiving a $3M grant through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), EDCare Denver and University of Colorado Denver’s Brain Research Program will begin collaborating on a five-year research study on binge eating. Read the full Press Release Here.

EDCare Colorado Springs Body Image Group 

NEW 10 Week Outpatient Body Image Group now available in Colorado Springs. The first session begins March 2, 2018. Download the full flyer Here.

EDCare Kansas City to Participate in New Research Study

The University of Kansas was awarded a grant from the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) to study the effectiveness of a smartphone app to improve patient outcomes in eating disorder treatment. To read the full press release Click Here.

Gratitude Mandala

Our monthly theme for December is ‘Be Thankful’ – share what you are thankful for by filling in your very own Gratitude Mandala. Download our template here: Gratitude Mandala

EDCare 2018 Calendar Now Available

EDCare’s is excited to announce the release of our 2018 Calendar! Created by our staff, each month has its own theme and unique weekly experiences to help you on your journey to recovery. You can request a printed copy by emailing EDCareNews@eatingdisorder.care or download your electronic copy here: EDCare 2018 Calendar 

Interview with John Chardavoyne, MD on 9NEWS 

9NEWS interviews EDCare’s Attending Psychiatrist, Dr. Chardavoyne on eating disorders. Watch the interview here.

Now Accepting Colorado Medicaid

EDCare Denver and EDCare Colorado Springs now accept Colorado Medicaid! Click here to learn more.

Eating Disorder Evening Intensive Outpatient Program

EDCare’s EIOP Program is under new guidance! Click here to learn more.

EDCare Outpatient Art Therapy Group

EDCare Denver invites you to join our unique art therapy group every Monday. Click here to download our flyer and learn more.

Eating Disorder Center Announces Name Change to EDCare and New Website.

DENVER, May 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The Eating Disorder Center of Denver, Kansas City, and Colorado Springs has officially changed its company name to EDCare. EDCare provides treatment programs for individuals suffering from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other related eating disorders. Read the full press release here.

Critics call United Airlines’ leggings incident body shaming.

“It can call a lot of attention onto the individually in ways that can feel shaming and can feel derogatory,” said Jennifer Batson, a psychologist and primary therapist at EDCare, a treatment center for people who struggle with eating disorders. The FOX31 Denver article and video can be seen here.

New EDCare 2017 Experience Calendar is Released

2017 is here! And so is EDCare’s new Experience calendar, a supportive companion through your monthly challenges. Printed in beautiful full color, each month presents challenges to get you through your day, and reminds you of all the wonderful things life has to offer. You can request a printed copy from gfillis@eatingdisorder.care, or download your electronic copy here!

Outpatient Support Schedule is released

We are here to support every patient’s recovery and keep them connected to the resources they need. From Art Therapy, to Foundational Skills for Recovery and more, EDCare’s support groups can give you the tools you need toward recovery. See the schedule.

EDCare Celebrates Open House at New Facilities

On February 2nd 2017 EDCare, formerly The Eating Disorder Center of Denver, celebrated not only a new name but a beautiful new space to provide care to our patients. Staff and the community came together and shared in a ribbon cutting, great food and drinks along with tours of the new facility.