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EDCare Expands Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment Program in Denver
Acknowledging the growing need for adolescent treatment services in Colorado, EDCare has expanded its program, doubling the number of adolescents who can now access these transformative, life-saving services. Read Press Release
EDCare Partners with Colorado Access to Increase Eating Disorder Treatment Options
This collaboration will enhance access to high-quality care for individuals struggling with eating disorders across Colorado. Read More
Athlete EDGE at EDCare featured on 9News
Athlete EDGE Ambassador and former Olympian Alice Merryweather shares her struggle with and eating disorder. She is joined by Dr. Mark Allen who further explores the unique struggles athletes face when it comes to this mental illness. Watch Here
Eating Disorder May be More Prevalent and Harder to Diagnose in Athletes on Psychiatrist.com
Former Olympian Alice Merryweather highlights her struggle with an eating disorder as a female athlete and Dr. Mark Allen, MD from EDCare explores how the athletic discipline can mask eating disorders. Read More
As the Olympics Begin, Pay Attention to Athletes’ Performance, Not their Bodies via CPR News
Olympic Alpine Skier and Athlete EDGE Ambassador, Alice Merryweather and Primary Therapist Kate Daley from EDCare share how people watching the Olympics and sports in general should focus on athletes’ ability to perform and not how their bodies look. Read More
Athlete EDGE at EDCare featured on Denver 7 News
EDCare’s Medical Director of Psychiatry, Dr. Mark Allen, MD and Athlete EDGE Ambassador Alice Merryweather, who recently retired from the USA Olympic Alpine Ski team, raise awareness about athletes struggling with eating disorders. Watch Here
Kate Daley, Primary Therapist for Athlete EDGE at EDCare Talk About Eating Disorders and Athletes on Colorado Public Radio
Kate Daley, MA, LPCC, RDN discusses the unique risk factors athletes face for the development for eating disorders and sign to be aware of. (Interview starts at 27:45) Listen Here
EDCare Appoints Mark Allen, MD as New Medical Director of Psychiatry
Dr. Allen brings extensive experience in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, with a particular focus on athletes and sports performance to his new role at EDCare. Read Press Release
EDCare Receives ColoradoBiz Magazine’s 2024 Top Company Awards
EDCare named as a finalist for ColoradoBiz magazine’s 37th Annual Top Company Awards. Read More
Colorado Legislature Takes Important Step Toward Regulating Patient Safety
New bill provides the guardrails the eating disorder field has lacked to ensure all providers align with evidence-based, industry-best practices for outpatient and inpatient treatment. EDCare’s Clinical Director shares insights with Colorado Politics. Read Statement
EDCare Brings Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment Services to CO, KS, and NE.
Recognizing the critical need for accessible and effective treatment, EDCare has tailored its Virtual IOP to meet the needs of adults, ages 18 and older, across CO, KS, and NE. Read Press Release
EDCare Omaha Expands its Services to Include a Partial Hospitalization Program.
The decision to expand EDCare’s levels of care in Omaha comes in response to the growing demand for specialized eating disorder treatment services within the community. Read Press Release
EDCare Denver Expands its Services to Include a Partial Hospitalization Program for Adolescents and their Families.
EDCare is pleased to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated Adolescent Eating Disorder Treatment Program in Denver. Read Press Release
The National Eating Disorders Association Appoints Experts to Inaugural Clinical Advisory Council
Three of EDCare’s Scientific Advisory Board Members are honored to be a part of NEDA’s Inaugural Clinical Advisory Council. Read Press Release
EDCare Launches Athlete EDGE® at EDCare, a Specialized Eating Disorder Treatment Program for High-Performance Athletes
EDCare’s innovative new program focuses on interrupting the eating disorder and empowering athletes to return to their sport or performance stronger, both mentally and physically. Read Press Release
EDCare Appoints Athlete Eating Disorder Specialist Dr. Riley Nickols to its Distinguished Scientific Advisory Board
Dr. Nickols to advise center on the unique demands, latest research and best practices of treating athletes with eating disorders. Read Press Release
EDCare Appoints Nationally Recognized Eating Disorder Psychiatrist and Researcher Dr. Walter H. Kaye to its Board of Managers
EDCare’s Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Walter Kaye expands his clinical leadership in the field of eating disorders. Read Press Release
EDCare’s Executive Clinical Director, Dr. Tamara Pryor, Appointed to the Center’s Board of Managers
Dr. Pryor, the center’s clinical leader and Scientific Advisory Board member expands her role to EDCare’s Board of Managers. Read Press Release
EDCare Kansas City Open Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (AIOP)
To meet the ongoing needs of patients and their families, EDCare Kansas City opened a new Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Program in Overland Park, Kansas! Read Press Release
Eating Disorder Center Announces Name Change to EDCare and New Website.
The Eating Disorder Center of Denver, Kansas City, and 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.
OTHER NEWS
EDCare 2024 Calendar Now Available
EDCare 2023 Calendar Now Available
EDCare 2022 Calendar Now Available
EDCare 2021 Calendar Now Available
ED Matters Podcast – Episode 172 (part 2)
Circumventing the Risks of Develping an Eating Disorder featuring Dr. Michael Levine, Dr. Tamara Pryor, and Brogan Rossi – Listen Here
ED Matters Podcast – Episode 171 (part 1)
Circumventing the Risks of Develping an Eating Disorder featuring Dr. Michael Levine, Dr. Tamara Pryor, and Brogan Rossi – Listen Here
EDCare’s Facility Dog Featured in the Gazette
Eating disorder tretment center receives assistance dog to help patients – Click here
EDCare Lincoln Moved
EDCare Kansas City Moved
EDCare’s Facility Dog Featured on KOAA 5 News
EDCare Provides new way to support those batting eating disorders – Click here
Assistance dog helps people with eating disorders – Click here
EDCare 2020 Calendar Now Available
Dr. Tamara Pryor and Dr. Amy Baker Dennis featured on Gurze – Salucore | Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue
New article by EDCare’s Executive Clinical Director and Director of Clinical Research, Dr. Tamara Pryor and our Scientific Advisory Board member Dr. Amy Baker Dennis discuss the complex relationship between Eating Disorders and Substance Use Disorders – Click Here
Grace Filiss Featured on The Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast
Grace Filiss takes a look at courage, vulnerability, and the strength it takes to choose recovery on Episode 46 of Dr. Jenean Anderson’s Podcast – Listen Here
Dr. Tamara Pryor Featured on ED Matters Podcast
Dr. Pryor starts the conversation about what treatment should look like when eating disorders and substance use disorders co-occur on Episode 123 of the ED Matters Podcast – Listen Here
EDCare 2019 Calendar Now Available
EDCare Lincoln featured in Strictly Business Magazine
Strictly Business Magazine features the grand opening of EDCare Lincoln! Click here to read more.
Free ANAD Eating Disorder Support Groups
EDCare is now offering ANAD Eating Disorder Support Groups in Denver, , and Kansas City!
After receiving a $3M grant through the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), EDCare Denver, Denver’s Brain Research Program will begin collaborating on a five-year research study on binge eating. Read the full Press Release 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
Interview with John Chardavoyne, MD on 9NEWS
9NEWS interviews EDCare’s Attending Psychiatrist, Dr. Chardavoyne on eating disorders. Watch the interview here.
Eating Disorder Evening Intensive Outpatient Program
EDCare’s EIOP Program is under new guidance! Click here to learn more.
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
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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.
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