ERC & Pathlight In the News

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Media Coverage
Giddy

A Closer Look at What's Behind Eating Disorders

This Giddy article features quotes and insight from Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar in a discussion about eating disorders: risks, causes, and triggers; types and stages; socioeconomic and cultural factors; and data about eating disorders.
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Healthline

Is Food Addiction Real? What the Experts Say

Dr. Anne Marie O'Melia is quoted in this Healthline piece discussing "food addiction" and the controversy and discussion surrounding similarities and differences with substance use disorder. The article references research reviews, overall characteristics, symptoms, how "food addiction" impacts the brain, as well as tips for how to overcome compulsive food habits.
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Press Releases

Virtual College Symposium

Two-day virtual symposium highlights mental health needs, provides training and resources for college/university staff.
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Media Coverage
ABC 7 Denver

Eating disorders rising in teens and kids

This news segment focused on the rise of eating disorders in teens and children, includes info from the recent JAMA report and features interviews with Dr. Wassenaar and alumna Katie Kittredge.
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Colorado Public Radio

Larger-bodied people can have anorexia, too

Colorado Public Radio aired an interview with Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar and ERC alumna Anna Zaleski on a Colorado Matters segment. ERC is featured in the first three minutes of the segment and the article discusses the increase in eating disorder treatment needs post-COVID and mentions our Denver expansion.
Press Releases

ERC Pathlight Invests in Teammate Engagement

Eating Recovery Center And Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Invests In Teammate Engagement To Advance Its Mission Of Offering The Highest Quality Clinical Care For Patients With Eating Disorders And Mood And Anxiety Disorders.

Eating Recovery Center is accredited through the Joint Commission. This organization seeks to enhance the lives of the persons served in healthcare settings through a consultative accreditation process emphasizing quality, value and optimal outcomes of services.

Organizations that earn the Gold Seal of Approval™ have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s rigorous performance standards to obtain this distinctive and internationally recognized accreditation. Learn more about this accreditation here.

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