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"The milieu staff was amazing. I have learned and grown even more. I am very proud of my accomplishments, as well as the ability to recover from this disease. I appreciate a second chance. I learned a lot of skills and was able to overcome a lot of fears (especially with food). I loved that Dr. Anita took me off of medications and made sure they were the right meds and doses. Janice V. was a wonderful therapist. Being in two different treatment centers, I was able to see what worked best for me. The groups here are amazing. The staff is great. Staffings were scary, but well taken. It was nice to be part of the recovery process."

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Eating Disorder Center of Denver Awarded Accreditation from The Joint Commission

DENVER, COLO. (Jan. 14, 2010) – By demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety, Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-D), one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™.

The Joint Commission accreditation was awarded to EDC-D December 29, 2009. Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission is dedicated to continuously improving the safety standards and quality of the nation’s health care through voluntary accreditation.

“Attaining accreditation from The Joint Commission confirms Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s dedication to safe and superior quality care as one of the nation’s leading eating disorder diagnosis and treatment centers,” says J. Verne Singleton, CEO, EDC-D. “Our staff works tirelessly to meet the required Joint Commission standards, and this effort shows in the exceptional services we provide our patients.”

“In becoming accredited, Eating Disorder Center of Denver was evaluated against a set of national standards by a Joint Commission team experienced in the delivery of behavioral health care services,” explains Mary Cesare-Murphy, Ph.D., executive director, Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program, Joint Commission. “Achieving accreditation demonstrates Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s commitment to providing a high and safe quality of care.”

EDC-D was previously accredited under Centennial Peaks Hospital. The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval is the center’s independent, full accreditation.

For additional information about Eating Disorder Center of Denver’s accreditation from The Joint Commission, call the center at 303-771-0861.

About Eating Disorder Center of Denver

Established in 2001, Eating Disorder Center of Denver (EDC-D) is one of the nation's foremost centers for the diagnosis and treatment of the full range of eating disorders. EDC-D is committed to empowering individuals 18 years of age and older suffering with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and related disorders to help them achieve and sustain recovery. A multidisciplinary team of board-certified psychiatrists, physicians, clinicians, family therapists and registered dietitians work together to create a specialized, evidence-based treatment plan for each patient. For additional information about EDC-D, visit www.edcdenver.com or call 303-771-0861.

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Media Contact:
Beth Hardy
Weise Communications
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