New Eating Recovery Center Opening in Denver

The Only Overnight Beds for Eating Disorder Patients in Colorado

Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia and related illnesses affect more than 5 million Americans every year. In an age of ultra-thin models and unbridled plastic surgery, it may not be surprising that so many people have issues with their body image. You may however, be shocked to learn that diseases like anorexia nervosa are complex psychological disorders that are often genetically inherited; and when left untreated, can sometimes be fatal. Anorexia is the most lethal psychiatric diagnosis of all.

Inpatient care for adults has been unavailable in Colorado--until now. In the past, the most serious patients were forced to seek care at expensive, out-of-state facilities. That's changing on October 1, 2008.

The Eating Recovery Center is located across the street from Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. It's a world-class facility that combines clinical excellence, a nourishing environment and internationally renowned doctors who are experts in the field of eating disorders. The clinic offers:

• Medical Management with 24-hour nursing and medical professionals
• A full continuum of care that includes inpatient and outpatient care
• Psychiatric care
• Compassionate individual and family counselors
• Evidence-based treatment plans
• Meals prepared by gourmet chefs

"With three psychiatrists, an internist and an experienced nursing staff, we're going to have a strong medical foundation as anorexia is a biological-based medical illness," said Dr. Ken Weiner, a board-certified psychiatrist who will serve as the Center's medical director. "We'll offer complimentary consultations and triage, as well as state-of-the-art treatment."

The Center is peaceful, sunny and more like a spa than a hospital. Located in the heart of downtown Denver, the Eating Recovery Center offers twelve inpatient beds with the capacity to expand to 24 beds.

For more information, you can reach the Eating Recovery Center at 303.825.8584, or find us on the web at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

Ken Weiner, MD, has been active in the treatment of eating disorders for more than 25 years. Recognized as a national expert in the treatment of eating disorders, he has been voted eight times by his medical colleagues as Best Doctor in Denver for his dedicated work. He created and directed the Columbine Psychiatric Center's eating disorders program from 1988-1992, the Bethesda Eating Disorder Program from 1992-1998 and the Eating Disorder Center of Denver from 2002-2007.

Dr. Weiner is assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, a fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders, an approved Certified Eating Disorder Supervisor for the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and a distinguished fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Emmett Bishop, MD, has more than 25 years of experience in the treatment of eating disorders. Formerly assistant professor of psychiatry at the Medical College of Georgia, he was director of undergraduate education in psychiatry. He is a certified eating disorders specialist and an approved supervisor with the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals.

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