Today is Tue, February 09, 2010

News from Psychiatric Solutions, Inc.

Feb 08

Success of First Home Care Adoption Services Means Big Wins for Children and Families

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — (Feb. 8, 2010) — When a 3-month-old girl was first introduced to the Sturgis family by First Home Care (FHC) as a foster placement, she faced an uphill battle as an infant diagnosed with failure to thrive. Very tiny and forced to eat with the aid of a feeding tube, she required a lot of attention and extra care.


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Feb 08

Atlantic Shores Hospital Aids in Haiti Disaster Relief

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – (Feb. 8, 2010)Atlantic Shores Hospital is proud to announce a donation of $605 to the American Red Cross to aid the disaster relief efforts in Haiti. The funds were raised through a hospital employee fundraiser.


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Feb 08

Windmoor Healthcare Announces New Staff Psychiatrist

CLEARWATER, Fla. – (Feb. 8, 2010)Windmoor Healthcare is proud to announce the appointment of Randolph Hemsath, M.D., as a clinical psychiatrist.


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Feb 05

Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. and PSI Patriot Support Sponsor 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — (Feb. 5, 2010)Psychiatric Solutions, Inc. (PSI) (NASDAQ:  PSYS) and its PSI Patriot Support program recently served as a corporate sponsor during the 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. With more than 41,000 in attendance, PSI raised awareness of behavioral health resources available to military members, Veterans and their families through its PSI Patriot Support programs offered across the nation.


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Feb 03

Autism Workshop Presented by Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System Licensed Psychologist

Media Advisory: “Autism: What is it? What do we know about it? How do we help?” This workshop, presented by Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System, is geared toward education and social work professionals. The presentation will review current thinking on the nature of autism, how it affects children and how those diagnosed can be helped. In addition, signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders will be covered, and all major aspects of educating children with these disorders will be explored.



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