Accelerating Industry Standards: The Methodical Group Secures Spot as One of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies of 2023, Pioneering Breakthrough Solutions Across Multiple Sectors
TAMPA, Fla., June 29, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The Methodical Group, an industry leader in consultancy and staffing services, today announced that it has been recognized as one of the "50 Fastest Growing Companies of the Year 2023" by The Silicon Review.
The company, under the visionary leadership of CEO Joshua Mann, has developed unique methodologies and practices in healthcare, life sciences, client accounting services, human resources, and technology, collectively offering over 400 services and products to its clientele. It has made significant strides in market growth and innovation, attributing its success to a strategic focus on niche areas and an unwavering commitment to quality, adaptability, and customer satisfaction.
"We are both honored and excited to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies," said Joshua Mann. "This recognition reaffirms our strategic focus on being industry experts and delivering breakthrough solutions in the areas we serve. We're not just growing fast; we're pioneering paths in our markets."
Joshua Mann, an esteemed professional with over 25 years of experience, has led the company to fill gaps left by larger consultancies, providing direct, low-cost, and high-value services to clients. His extensive experience in technology, business, and healthcare, coupled with his dedication to innovation, has positioned The Methodical Group as a leading provider of staffing and consulting services.
The Methodical Group's growth is characterized by continuous refinement of its processes, guided by feedback from KPIs, employees, clients, and candidates. The company's future plans include launching several new services, including client accounting services, robotic process automation, workflow automation, quality assurance engineering as a service, technical writing as a service, and cybersecurity solutions.
"Our future is defined by our commitment to innovate, meet our clients' evolving needs, and expand into new markets," said Mann. "We're always exploring opportunities to grow, and this award inspires us to push our boundaries even further."
The Methodical Group's recognition by The Silicon Review underscores its rapid growth trajectory and reinforces its position as an industry leader.
About The Methodical Group:
The Methodical Group is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, but its employees and key contractors work around the globe and in three foreign offices. The company represents regional and national small to mid-sized companies as well as many members of the Fortune 500, including some of the best-known healthcare brands in the United States. For more information, visit www.methodicalgroup.com.
Joe Landsman to retire after 25 years; Dr. Keith Gray to succeed
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., June 29, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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The board of directors of The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) has selected Dr. Keith Gray as president and chief executive officer, effective April 1, 2024. Dr. Gray succeeds Joseph "Joe" Landsman, Jr., who today announced his retirement after 25 years with the system.
Effective July 1, Dr. Gray will become president of UTMC with Mr. Landsman serving as CEO. When Mr. Landsman retires on April 1, 2024, Dr. Gray will become president and CEO.
In connection with the transition, Dr. James Shamiyeh, who currently serves as Executive Vice President of Clinical Operations, will become the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He will act as second in command to Dr. Gray, retain all existing responsibilities and add oversight of the physician enterprise to continue enhancing greater continuity of care.
"It has been the privilege of my career to lead UTMC's growth from a $265M to a $1.4B academic health system, extending high-quality care to more East Tennesseans," said Landsman. "I could not be prouder of the contributions the 8,000 committed physicians and team members of UTMC have made to the East Tennessee community during what will be nearly 20 years as CEO, particularly through the pandemic. Together, we have advanced our mission to serve others through healing, education, and discovery."
He continued, "I am extraordinarily pleased that Dr. Keith Gray has been chosen as my successor. His visionary thinking and problem-solving abilities have been central to UTMC's growth thus far and make him a natural choice to lead us going forward."
Landsman came to UTMC in 1999 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to president and CEO in 2005. Prior to that, Landsman was the Executive Vice President of Zale Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas, Texas, where he also served as its Chief Financial Officer from 1995 to 1997. Landsman serves on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Hospital Association and served as its Chair from 2012 to 2013.
"On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Joe for his 25 years of dedicated leadership, 20 years of which will have been in his CEO role," said Renda Burkhart, Board Chair. "It is hard to overstate the impact of his influence, advocacy, and service on the UTMC and Knoxville communities. We fully expect his legacy of trust, transparency, and partnership to live on in our organizational culture and are fortunate that he will continue as CEO until April 1, 2024, to ensure a seamless transition."
Burkhart continued, "After careful deliberation, the board has unanimously agreed that Dr. Keith Gray is the right person to lead UTMC into its next chapter. His vision for what UTMC can become, his experience as both a physician and an administrator, his deep knowledge of our organization and the Knoxville community and his proven performance over 16 years at the system will make him a highly effective president and CEO."
"I'm honored to have been chosen by the board to build on the foundation Joe and others have laid and am grateful to my family, colleagues, and mentors who have supported my journey," said Dr. Gray. "The next phase for UTMC will include working together to expand clinical services, strengthen educational programs and make new discoveries that provide access to affordable care for more East Tennesseans."
Dr. Gray's and Dr. Shamiyeh's appointments reflect UTMC's commitment to physician leadership at the highest levels of the system.
Dr. Gray joined UTMC in 2007 as a surgical oncologist. Past roles have included Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology, Chief-of-Staff, medical director of multiple service lines, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer and his current role, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Gray also co-founded the Physician Leadership Academy, of which he is a graduate.
After completing his undergraduate and medical degrees at Wake Forest University, Dr. Gray did a general surgery residency and surgical research fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a surgical oncology fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. He completed a Master's in Business Administration from the Haslam College of Business in 2014.
Dr. Gray has been perennially recognized as one of the "Top Docs" by Knoxville's Cityview Magazine and received awards recognizing his outstanding patient care, compassion, and leadership. In the community, he is the board chair of the Emerald Youth Foundation and a trustee on the United Way of Greater Knoxville Board.
Dr. Shamiyeh joined UTMC in 2005 as a pulmonary and critical care physician before becoming the medical director of the Heart Lung Vascular Institute in 2016. In 2019, he was named Senior Vice President and Chief Quality Officer before promotion to his current role as Executive Vice President of Clinical Services in 2022. Dr. Shamiyeh currently oversees the Centers of Excellence, Nursing, Pharmacy, Clinical Services, Hospitalist Services, Perioperative Services, Emergency Services, Clinical Integration, Clinical Process Design, and the Operations Center.
Dr. Shamiyeh led UTMC's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He earned an undergraduate degree from Georgia Tech, a medical degree from The University of Tennessee College of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency and pulmonary/critical care fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. Dr. Shamiyeh holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a Master of Business Administration from the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
About The University of Tennessee Medical Center:
The mission of The University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC), a Magnet® recognized hospital also certified by The Joint Commission as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, is to serve through healing, education and discovery. UTMC is a 710-bed, not-for-profit academic medical center, with a regional network of primary care and specialty care physicians and practices as well as outpatient regional health centers and urgent care locations throughout its 21-county primary service area. The medical center, the region's ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center and state-designated regional perinatal referral center with a Level III private room NICU, is one of the largest employers in Knoxville. UTMC features nine Centers of Excellence, including the Brain & Spine Institute, Cancer Institute, Emergency & Trauma Center, Heart Lung Vascular Institute, Orthopaedic Institute, Center for Complex Medicine, Center for Perioperative Medicine, Primary Care Collaborative and Center for Women & Infants. Visit UTMedicalCenter.org for more information.
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BOSTON, June 29, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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In 2011, Whittier Street Health Center raised awareness about the 33-year gap in life expectancy for those living in Roxbury (59.5 years) compared to those living in the Back Bay (92 years), a gentrified neighborhood less than 2 miles from Roxbury. Whittier focused on the "Tale of the Two Cities" and partnered with its patients, community residents and leaders, corporations and public sector partners to raise awareness and to develop programs to close the life expectancy gap. Whittier launched its Boston Health Equity Program in 2012, a system of care for people with chronic illnesses and those at risk that fully integrates innovative community outreach, linkage to social services, wellness support and care coordination with a focus on eliminating health disparities and their associated costs.
A little over a decade later, working with its patients and partners, Whittier has made large strides in improving life expectancy in its service areas by 10 years. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released a report on May 11, 2023, and there is a 23-year life expectancy gap between residents in Roxbury and the Back Bay.
On June 21, 2023, Whittier Street Health Center co-hosted a session in partnership with the Boston Public Health Commission and the CHNA-CHIP Collaborative.
The open discussion, led by the Commissioner of the City of Boston's Health Department Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Whittier's President & CEO Frederica M. Williams, addressed the need for continued and expanded community outreach and education to provide the necessary and comprehensive range of treatment and prevention services to low-income minority and immigrant populations.
Community members attending the event were connected to health resources offered by the City of Boston, including the Boston Health Start Initiative (BHSI), which provides direct support to pregnant and parenting women, children, and families of color. Whittier Street Health Center is a designated BHSI site.
"The recent Health of Boston reports shows that the life expectancy gap of Roxbury residents has shown a slight improvement, but there remains a gap of 23 years when compared to the residents in Back Bay," said Frederica M. Williams, president and CEO of Whittier Street Health Center. "We need to continue our efforts to address the barriers to good health, such as housing, food and economic insecurity while empowering our residents to engage in lifestyle changes and behaviors that will improve their health and quality of life. Having access to prevention, screening and treatment in addition to community investments in the social determinants of health can lead to better health outcomes. We are grateful to all who have supported our Boston Health Equity Program, which was launched in 2012, and look forward to expanding our health equity partnerships so we can continue to close the 23-year life expectancy gap."
About Whittier Street Health Center Whittier Street Health Center is an independently licensed community healthcare center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high-quality and accessible healthcare and social services that achieve health equity, social justice and the economic well-being of its diverse populations.
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Frederica Williams
President & CEO [email protected]
617-989-3221
50% of travel nurse agencies are not meeting their placement goals. TravelNurseSource's latest report discusses how this can change.
LANCASTER, Pa., June 29, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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TravelNurseSource, an industry-centered recruitment brand for the travel nursing industry, has published a data-driven white paper detailing the current state of travel nurse recruitment and offering actionable solutions to increase recruitment objectives.
Based on survey results from travel nurse agencies across the country, the white paper delivers shocking data - over half of agencies are underperforming.
According to the agencies surveyed, the largest challenge in meeting recruitment objectives involves the quality of candidates with 38.5% of agencies reporting that unqualified applicants are the top recruitment challenge.
This data pairs with important insights regarding candidate sourcing and outreach. According to the agencies surveyed, niche job boards and social media platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn are the top channels for recruitment efforts, with 46.2% of agencies believing that social recruitment will be a top priority throughout the rest of 2023.
With the industry becoming increasingly competitive, it is more important than ever for agencies to assess their recruitment processes and make changes accordingly.
TravelNurseSource offers a list of key recommendations for agencies that can help them reach their recruitment goals - from improving job post quality to focusing on the right KPIs and beyond.
"Quality versus quantity of inbound candidates has always been a delicate balance in the travel nursing industry," said VP of Advertising, Charles Nevery. "Candidate quality is and always has been a top priority for TravelNurseSource. All of our strategic marketing decisions continue to be flexible, bringing in the best candidates for each of our clients."
TravelNurseSource is a travel nursing recruitment platform owned by TrackFive that helps agencies find the right candidates for their open positions. Their expertise in the travel nursing recruitment industry offers a competitive advantage to agencies looking to surpass their recruitment objectives. Visit TravelNurseSource.com for more information.
Contact Information:
Oliver Feakins
CEO [email protected]
877-696-7482
ORANGE, Calif., June 29, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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While a cluttered, disorganized space can cause stress, an organized home can bring peace of mind and a sense of calm to the everyday. Rubbo International, Inc., design company and manufacturer for home-organizing brand UT Wire, seeks to keep cables and other items decluttered to maximize living spaces and ensure that homes stay clean and tidy with thoughtful and innovative solutions.
With this in mind, UT Wire introduces its new Folio collection, designed to take the daily clutter of wires and tech accessories and organize it into one manageable form. Compact in size and slim in profile, these handy accessory pouches can easily slip into bags or shelves, making them the perfect companions for daily work and travel.
Designed with the modern lifestyle in mind, these Folio pouches not only include elastic, zippered, and mesh pockets and a stylus holder for organizing, but they also feature an exterior hand strap for convenient handling, a hidden pocket for an Apple AirTag™ for keeping track of belongings, and a clear spine pocket for labeling and quick identification. Constructed with a water-repellent shell, interior padding, and scratch-resistant lining, these tech organizers are built to last and safeguard anything inside.
Available in three product sizes, each in black or in blue, these zippered pouches effortlessly keep day-to-day technology neat and within reach with its sleek and stylish confines. If the standard 1L Tech Pouch with its five pockets isn't enough, the 2L Tech Pouch offers more space with eight pockets to secure chargers, power banks, USBs, and other tech accessories in an accessible way. For those looking to include notebooks or a small tablet, the 9-11" Tablet Pouch features a convenient slip-in sleeve.
Whether it's a busy mom looking to keep her family's gadgets in order or a young professional on the go, UT Wire's Folio series allows customers to say goodbye to flimsy tech pouches that quickly wear out and say hello to durable quality. Premium materials combined with high-quality construction means users can trust the pouches to last and keep tech essentials safe and secure, no matter where they go. No more fumbling through a cluttered bag or purse—these innovative tech pouches offer the peace of mind that comes with having one's tech essentials perfectly organized and protected.
U.S.-based brand UT Wire was founded in California in 2008. In a quest to find simple organization solutions to manage cord clutter in today's tech-driven world, in-house designers craft products that simplify and organize space at home and in offices. Today, the brand's product range includes travel cases, cable ties, floor covers, wall concealers, clips and identifiers, wraps and sleeves, and power strip concealers.
Robert Miller and Cody Tower will join the esteemed association's prestigious Rising Leaders Program, which aims to foster the growth and development of the next generation of leaders in the senior housing industry.
Robert Miller Discovery Senior Living Team Members Robert Miller and Cody Tower join ASHA's prestigious Rising Leaders Program.
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., June 29, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Discovery Senior Living ("Discovery") is pleased to announce and extend congratulations to Robert Miller, Controller, and Cody Tower, Regional Director of Operations, on their nomination and acceptance into the esteemed American Senior Housing Association's (ASHA) Rising Leaders Program. This prestigious program aims to foster the growth and development of the next generation of leaders in the senior housing industry.
ASHA, a leading association in our industry, has been a valuable partner to Discovery. Over the years, Discovery has actively collaborated with ASHA, participating in their events and aligning efforts with their initiatives.
The selection of Robert Miller and Cody Tower for the Rising Leaders Program reflects their exceptional leadership characteristics and commitment to the industry. Their dedication and contributions to Discovery have not gone unnoticed, and this recognition is a testament to their exemplary performance.
"I am truly honored to have been nominated and accepted into the esteemed ASHA Rising Leaders Program. This incredible opportunity not only recognizes my dedication and passion for the senior living industry but also presents a platform for personal and professional growth," said Miller. "I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals and learning from industry experts."
Tower said, "I am grateful for this great honor and for the wonderful opportunity. I look forward to representing Discovery along with Robert at a national level. For me personally, and more than anything else, it is most meaningful to be recognized and recommended by our company's leadership."
The Rising Leaders Program for this year comprises a series of exciting events. This includes a virtual Rising Leader discussion featuring an industry luminary, as well as a special Rising Leaders Reception during the Mid-Year Meeting in Park City, UT that was held last week. Furthermore, a reception and dinner are scheduled prior to the Fall Executive Board Meeting/Fall NIC conference in Chicago.
With headquarters in Southwest Florida, Discovery Senior Living currently owns and manages a national, multi-branded portfolio of nearly 200 communities in 36 states.
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Heidi LaVanway
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Discovery Senior Living Team Members Robert Miller and Cody Tower join ASHA's prestigious Rising Leaders Program.
Hulu is returning to the Swiss Alps with Nicole Kidman for Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2, starring a new cast of unsuspecting clients.
After giving the green light to Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2, Hulu is all about that cult life. Nicole Kidman (Eyes Wide Shut, Paddington) is returning to executive produce and star alongside a gathering of new characters. Liv Ullmann (Cries and Whispers, Autumn Sonata), Murray Bartlett (The Last of Us, The White Lotus), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Verdict), Maisie-Richardson-Sellers (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow), and Aras Aydin (Two Types of People, Canevim) star as members of the cast. More actors will follow.
Based on Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty’s book, Nine Perfect Strangers hails from David E. Kelley, and “it takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort’s director Masha (played by Kidman), a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what will hit them.”
Nine Perfect Strangers follows a plot similar to the first season, with individuals traveling to a remote location in the Swiss Alps, hoping to better themselves through boutique surroundings, experimental therapy, and the teachings of the resort’s director Masha (Nicole Kidman). Masha specializes in rejuvenating exhausted bodies and minds. However, she has an ulterior motive for inviting strangers to her exotic getaway. Nine Perfect Strangers started as a limited series. However, the show was such a hit that Hulu is booking another session with Masha for more psychological mayhem.
Nicole Kidman, Michael Shannon, Luke Evans, Bobby Cannavale, Regina Hall, Samara Weaving, Melvin Gregg, Asher Keddie, Grace Van Patten, Tiffany Boone, and Manny Jacinto star in the first season, available to watch now on Hulu.
Are you excited about Nine Perfect Strangers Season 2? Would you attend a weekend retreat in the Swiss Alps? What’s your ideal getaway? I’d love to visit Iceland at the Blue Lagoon for a week. Add a concert festival or double-headliner show, and I’m ready. Let us know where you’d like to unplug in the comments below.
Writer/director M. Night Shyamalan has revealed the setting of his next psychological thriller, which is titled Trap
Last October, Universal announced that they would be releasing the next thriller from writer/director M. Night Shyamalan on April 5, 2024… but in February, Shyamalan secured a multi-year deal with Warner Bros. So the plan has changed. The filmmaker will now be making his next thriller, titled Trap, for Warner Bros., who have not yet announced a release date for the project. But during the Warner Bros. presentation at CineEurope in Barcelona, Shyamalan did reveal the setting of Trap.
According to Deadline, Shyamalan told CineEurope attendees that the film will be a “psychological thriller set at a concert“. He didn’t reveal anything else about the story.
He did say he’s excited to have joined the Warner Bros. family. His daughter Ishana is making her feature directorial debut with the gothic fairy tale The Watchers, and that film is set up at Warner Bros. as well. It has a June 7, 2024 theatrical release date.
Recently, the elder Shyamalan told Collider that he already knows what his next three movies are going to be, with Trap being the first of the three. He said, “I have three movie ideas. I even have the structure of all three to some extent. And so it’s a very weird and interesting situation I’m feeling. I wish I could tell them faster. I wish I could get there faster, but there is no shortcut. I have to spend the six to nine months to write it. I have to storyboard for three months, and then we have pre-production, and then shooting it, and edit for as long as I can get every single second.” When asked if it might take six years for him to get all three movies out into the world, he said he’s hoping to move faster than that.
The next two films remain total mysteries, but now we know that Trap is set at a concert. So does a Shyamalan thriller set at a concert sound interesting to you? Share your thoughts on this one by leaving a comment below.
I have watched every M. Night Shyamalan thriller up to this point, so I’ll definitely be watching this one as well.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse crossed $500 million at the worldwide box office despite competition from Transformers, The Flash & more.
While The Flash may be struggling to find its footing at the box office, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is having no such issue. Sony’s animated sequel has now crossed $500 million at the worldwide box office, with $290.5 million domestically and $215.9 million internationally. Way to go, Spidey.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is also miles ahead of the first movie, which took in $384 worldwide, a number the sequel crossed in just 12 days. Across the Spider-Verse obviously still has legs at the box office, despite competition from Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Elemental, and The Flash.
“When Miles Morales is unexpectedly approached by his best friend and love interest Gwen Stacy to complete a mission to save every universe of Spider-People from a mysterious new villain who could cause a catastrophic disaster, Miles is up for the challenge,” reads the official synopsis for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. “He and Gwen journey through the Multiverse together and meet its protectors, a group of Spider-People known as the Spider-Force. However, Miles finds himself at odds with the Spider-Force on how to handle the threat.” Across the Spider-Verse features the voices of Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree Henry, Luna Lauren Vélez, Jake Johnson, Jason Schwartzman, Issa Rae, Karan Soni, Daniel Kaluuya, and Oscar Isaac. The film was directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, and Justin K. Thompson from a script by Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, and David Callaham.
Our own Chris Bumbray loved the sequel, saying that it was “beyond anything I could have hoped for.” His only caveat is that “despite a two-hour and twenty-minute running time, we’re only getting half the story, with Beyond the Spider-Verse due for release next year. Yet, it’s an entirely engrossing animated epic that proves, as its predecessor did, that imagination is the only limitation for these films.” Bumbray added that the movie is “one heck of a ride, with gorgeous visuals and an expertly crafted soundtrack that includes, for my money, the year’s best score (so far) by the great Daniel Pemberton. Indeed, superhero movies are on the verge of a major re-invention between this and The Flash. It’ll be interesting to see if the proper MCU can keep up, as both of these movies, which come out within mere weeks of each other, change the game.”
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is now playing in theaters, so be sure to check out the rest of the review from Chris Bumbray as well as let us know what you thought of the film. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse is still slated for a March 29, 2024 release, but many suspect that the film will be delayed.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 28, 2023 (Newswire.com)
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Purpose Healing Center (PHC), a leading addiction treatment provider with locations throughout the valley, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its Intensive Outpatient (IOP) clinic at its new location: 8712 E Vía De Commercio, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. The new location will offer a comprehensive range of services to support individuals on their journey to recovery from addiction.
With the expansion to this new location, Purpose Healing Center aims to meet the growing demand for effective and personalized addiction treatment in the Scottsdale area. The IOP clinic will provide a supportive environment where clients can receive high-quality care while maintaining their daily routines and responsibilities.
At the Intensive Outpatient clinic, clients will have access to a team of experienced addiction specialists who will tailor treatment plans to meet their specific needs. The programs will combine evidence-based therapies, holistic approaches, and individualized counseling to address the underlying causes of addiction and promote long-term recovery.
The new facility will feature comfortable and inviting spaces, creating a serene atmosphere conducive to healing and growth. Purpose Healing Center is committed to offering a comprehensive range of services, including individual and group therapy, family counseling, relapse prevention strategies, and life skills training.
"We are excited to expand our services and provide the Scottsdale community with a comprehensive treatment option," said JP Grako, CEO of Purpose Healing Center. "Our dedicated team is passionate about helping individuals break free from addiction and achieve lasting recovery. With our new Intensive Outpatient clinic, we can offer flexible treatment options that fit into our clients' lives."
