Eating Recovery Center Media Presence 2009

Eating Recovery Center
Media Presence
2009

Table of Contents
February 2009...............................................................................................page 3 to 5
March 2009..................................................................................................page 6 to 11
April 2009..................................................................................................page 12 to 21
May 2009...................................................................................................page 22 to 52
June 2009..................................................................................................page 53 to 76
July 2009...................................................................................................page 77 to 86
August 2009...............................................................................................page 87 to 92
September 2009......................................................................................page 93 to 107
October 2009.........................................................................................page 108 to 124
November 2009.....................................................................................page 125 to 138
December 2009.....................................................................................page 139 to 147

February 23, 2009 | Press Release
Eating Recovery Center Debunks the Seven Most Dangerous Eating Disorder Myths
to Raise Awareness During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

More than 11 million men and women in the United States struggle with an eating disorder, yet despite the
rising incidence of these devastating illnesses, misconceptions are prevalent among the general public. To raise
awareness and understanding during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (February 22-29), the Eating
Recovery Center, a premier eating recovery treatment center specializing in treating those severely afflicted
with an eating disorder, shares the truth behind the seven most common eating disorders myths.

• Myth #1: Eating disorders are a disorder of choice. Eating disorders are a mental illness, not elective
behavior. People suffering from eating disorders cannot ‘snap out of it’ as the implications of the diseases are
far more complex than making healthy choices.
• Myth #2: Eating disorders are not life-threatening. Eating disorders are the most deadly psychiatric illness,
with mortality rates reaching 20 percent.
• Myth #3: Eating disorders are about food. While eating disorders may begin with preoccupations with food
and weight, they generally stem from issues beyond food.
• Myth #4: Eating disorders are not genetic. Current research suggests that there are significant genetic
contributions to eating disorders and that the diseases often run in families.
• Myth #5: Eating disorders are an illness of the affluent. Eating disorders affect people from all social classes
and all ethnicities.
• Myth #6: Eating disorders only affect women. More than one million men in the United States suffer from an
eating disorder, accounting for nearly 10 percent of all eating disorders.
• Myth #7: Eating disorders are a passing fad. The recovery period for an eating disorder can take up to ten
years, and in some cases, many more.

“The reality is that eating disorders are complex conditions that can arise from any variety of potential causes
and affect a wide demographic of Americans,” explains Dr. Ken Weiner, medical director of the Eating Recovery
Center and national expert in the treatment of eating disorders. “The danger in the pervasiveness of these
myths is that people with eating disorders are not getting appropriate treatment to enact lasting behavioral
change, reduce the chances of relapse and improve chances for survival.”

Unlike any other facility devoted to the treatment of eating disorders, the Eating Recovery Center is equipped
to handle treatment of the most severe eating disorders through the provision of 24/7 medical attention
from highly experienced psychiatrists, internists and nurses using a modernized approach to care. Eating
Recovery Center is one of the only treatment facilities that offers a full spectrum of recovery options for adults,
combining medical management and psychiatric evaluation with therapeutic techniques, including expressive
arts therapy, yoga and exercise therapy, personalized dietary counseling, culinary lessons and massage therapy.

Editor: Renowned eating disorders experts and founding partners of the Eating Recovery Center Drs. Ken
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Weiner and Emmett Bishop, along with current and former patients, are available for interviews to supplement
your National Eating Disorders Awareness Week stories. Contact Lisa Weiner at 303.433.7020 or lweiner@csg-
pr.com to arrange an interview.

About the Eating Recovery Center
Located in the heart of Denver’s medical district, the Eating Recover Center is the only center in the Rocky Mountain region that
offers adults a full spectrum of eating recovery treatment options. From inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient
programs to meet each patient’s unique needs, the Eating Recovery Center combines highly-trained medical staff with a unique
collaborative treatment philosophy to make each patient’s successful recovery a life-restoring event. For more information, visit
http://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/.

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Toni Saiber and Enola Gorham Interview | Good Day Colorado
February 23, 2009

**Interview video available on CD at back of book.

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Feel Free to Live, Love, Laugh

March 3, 2009
Blog Post via Wordpress - One Incredible Day

You will never believe what I did today. I have two really exciting points to my day so I’ll dive right in.

First up, BRAANNDOON!

Oh how I love thee. Brandon is the famous yoga instructor that I used to play over and over on tv, record,
rewind, do more yoga, repeat process. I LOVE BRANDON because he’s so gentle yet gets you into the poses
with ease yet makes you sweat. So as I mentioned earlier, I was actually ABOUT TO ATTEND his class!!!

I walk into Core Power yoga and he was THE FIRST thing
I set my eyes on. Oh my Brandon! I wasn’t shy AT ALL. I
said “You’re BRANDON! You’re on TV. YOU’RE A GENIUS!”
He humbly laughed at me and my bold excitement to see
him. I told him that I’ve written blog posts about him and
I think he’s the best yoga instructor ever. He shook my
hand and said he was looking forward to my attending his
classes. So class began and HE KICKED EVEN MORE ASS
than he does on tv. He was hilarious! He made us do a
martial arts pose and even do a “hiya” type noise. I love
it! Then he had us rock out to some GREAT music that
I’ve never heard before. Psychedelic calm meets techno.
I was kickin some ACE just IN CASE he walked past. I had
to look like I know what I was doing! I love him. He’s on
the homosexual side I believe, so no worries.. I’m not off
making boyfriends left and right (although I’ve considered a
gay guy would make the best boyfriend of all time).

So my day got even more interesting from here. My dad is a doctor and made friends with a registered
dietician in a special wing of a hospital he works at, the “Eating Recovery Center”. I asked him if he could put
me in contact with her so I could see if I could volunteer in the center. Low and behold today Malory contacted
me and told me she’d love to give me a tour.

I arrive with kind of butterflies in my stomach. I guess it was a tiny emotional because at one point a while
back, I was pretty close to having to be admitted into a center like this, if not this one. I made myself visualize
what it must feel like to have to go up the elevator and actually make this place my home. I have so much
sympathy for anyone who is in this position. It is very difficult. The elevator opens and it is absolutely
magnificent. Granite counters for the reception area and beautifully tiled floors with a very contemporary flair

Malory almost immediately greets me and pretty much gets right to it with the tour. She showed me
EVERYTHING in this place. Just so she knew my intentions, I told her right away that I’d be ABSOLUTELY
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.HONORED if I could volunteer or help in any way. She said there were only about 24 patients so far, so the
overwhelming need for volunteers wasn’t quite there yet, but she’ll keep me in mind.

So, back to the tour. Guys.. I’d say this place rivals the biggest eating disorder palace in Malibu. It was
GORGEOUS. There was a spa area, massage room, art room, many meditation rooms, bed rooms where the
girls had their own space, internet rooms and of course separate eating rooms including a full blown state of
the art kitchen so the patients could learn how to cook and portion on their own.

This was such a warm environment that wouldn’t be too difficult to adjust to. I had SO MANY QUESTIONS
that I just kept whispering about the average length of stay, how they handle people refusing to eat, how they
monitor any purging, what their plan is from the moment someone enters until they leave, what therapy is the
most beneficial, what food do they feed them, how much does it cost, how many are in really bad condition,
how below weight are these people, are there any men.. I mean, as you could see I was just SOAKING this
stuff up. It was such an awesome experience to have the ability to tour a center like this and I was reminded
in my gut, soul, heart and mind why I am MEANT for this.. I HAVE HAVE HAVE to contribute to my community
through eating disorders and body image. I can’t wait to begin helping.

The tour rapped up only after about 30 minutes but I was grateful for Malory’s time. She’s a busy girl and was
so kind to lend me some of her time and knowledge. I will be in touch with her in the future foaming at the
mouth to help contribute to this center.

By the way, I’ll be happy to go into more detail if anyone is curious about the same questions I had. Just let me
know and I’ll tell you everything I learned.

WHAT A DAY. I’m SO MOVED. … I am SO excited that it was yet again confirmed to me what my PURPOSE in
life is. It feels SO GOOD to know that I’m on the right track and soon enough I will be holding others hands
through this tough time just as you all have held mine.

Man… lets face it guys. LIFE IS GOOD….

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Hundreds Attend Eating Disorder Vigil | Erik Keith
Digital PR Outreach
March 3, 2009

Mental health champions and local community members whose lives
have been touched by eating disorders convened in a candlelight
at Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North on Monday, February 23 to
commemorate those who have lost their lives to eating disorders, those
who continue to struggle with these illnesses and those who have
found their way to the light of recovery.

The Eating Disorder Foundation, a Denver-based non-profit committed
to education and advocacy initiatives to prevent and eliminate eating
disorders, organized the candlelight vigil to raise additional awareness
of this widespread disease that afflicts over 11 million people in the
United States.

“Eating disorders are not a matter of choice; rather, they are life-threatening diseases that afflict men and
women from all walks of life,” explains Saiber. “The lighting of the candles symbolizes the light of recovery and
the hope that there can be a future without eating disorders if we raise awareness and connect people with
the treatment options they need.”

Eating Disorder Facts:
• Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses, at approximately 18 percent in 20-year
studies and 20 percent in 30-year studies.
• One half of 4th grade girls are on a diet.
• In one study, three out of four women stated that they were overweight although only one out of four
actually were.
• Two out of five women and one out five men would trade three to five years of their life to achieve their
weight goals.
(Statistics courtesy of The Eating Disorder Foundation)

For more information about The Eating Disorder Foundation, please contact Toni Saiber at 303 880 4444 or
tonisaiber@aol.com or Lisa Weiner at 303 433 7020 or lweiner@csg-pr.com.

About The Eating Disorder Foundation
The Eating Disorder Foundation is a Denver-based non-profit organization that seeks to raise awareness about eating disorders
through targeted education and advocacy initiatives. Founded by revered members of the eating disorders medical community and
survivors of these life-threatening illnesses, The Eating Disorder Foundation serves as a comprehensive resource for the general
public and the health care community in the collective effort to prevent and eliminate eating disorders. For more information about
The Eating Disorder Foundation, please visit http://www.eatingdisorderfoundation.org/index.htm.

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Denver Emerges As Hub for Eating-Disorder Care | Jennifer Brown
March 29, 2009

When Linda Ward felt fat, she didn’t allow food down her throat. She chewed it and spit it out — so fiercely
that blood blisters covered the inside of her mouth.

At her worst — and Ward has hit bottom and entered treatment centers six times — she weighed 71 pounds,
closer to the weight of an 11-year-old girl than a 5-foot-5, 56-year-old woman.

Ward’s latest stint was at Denver’s new Eating Recovery Center, a hospital that seems more like a spa, with
white, fluffy towels and jet tubs, a plant-filled sun room, spaces for yoga and massage, and a gourmet chef.

The October opening of the center boosts Denver’s profile as a national hub for treating eating disorders. The
hospital east of downtown is one of only a handful in the country that treat anorexics sick enough to need
hospitalization, and carries them through to residential and daytime programs.

The 12-bed hospital — already undergoing an expansion to 24 beds — complements Denver Health’s 5-year-
old A.C.U.T.E. Center for Eating Disorders, one of the top spots in the nation for stabilizing anorexic and bulimic
patients on the verge of starving to death. And for adolescents, there is care at Children’s Hospital in Aurora.

“Denver is sort of a mecca for eating-disorder treatment,” said Dr. Ken Weiner, medical director and a founder
of the Eating Recovery Center.

The new hospital filled a regional void. Now, eating-disorder patients can get all levels of care without leaving
the city, and a sustained support system is crucial to recovery, Weiner said.

Denver Health’s Dr. Philip Mehler, a nationally known specialist in the treatment of medical complications from
eating disorders, stabilizes the most severe patients with intravenous nutrition, stomach pumps and food.
When they’re ready, some patients move to the Eating Recovery Center, where they start with 24-hour nursing
care, psychiatric therapy and supervised trips to the bathroom and dining room.

Among the recent transfers from Denver Health to the Eating Recovery Center were a 5-foot-8 woman who
weighed 63 pounds and a 5-foot-7 woman who weighed 62 pounds.

Recurring problem
Ward has relapsed almost immediately after leaving various treatment centers across the country. She made
it only as far as the airport upon checking out of a Philadelphia center before she starting chewing and spitting
her lunch.

While at a California hospital, Ward figured out how to detach her feeding tube. When nurses left the room,
she squeezed the calorie-packed “re-feeding” shakes out of her stomach and into the toilet.

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She still recalls that the liquid packed 350 calories per cup.

Ward was admitted to Denver’s Eating Recovery Center a few months ago weighing only 78 pounds. Her
cheeks were sunken, her frame almost skeletal.She came to the hospital because she knew where she was
headed, and it was easier to go there than make herself eat.

Ward lived at the center for several weeks, then progressed to staying in her apartment but spending almost
12 hours each day — all meal and snack times — at the center. She was discharged from the program this
month, though she continues to see a psychiatrist there.

Ward smiled as she recalled how she ate a turkey sandwich, potato chips and a fudgesicle that first night on
her own — even though she wasn’t hungry.

“Usually, the eating-disorder voice says you can skip dinner this one time,” she said. “That’s a lie. Eating-
disorder voice lies.”

For one of the first times in her life, Ward doesn’t know exactly how much she weighs. Her doctor says maybe
100 pounds, though her ideal weight is 125.

She feels “more hopeful” this time, like maybe this treatment will stick. But she’s not cured.

“I’m still dealing with my fear of food. I’m still dealing with my hatred of being full.”

Damaged by perceptions
Rich, willowy and blond — that’s the perception of anorexia.

Perhaps those types of girls are the ones who most commonly can afford treatment, said Lynn Grefe, chief
executive officer of the National Eating Disorders Association. The top three professions of fathers of girls with
the diagnosed disease are doctors, lawyers and engineers.

Treatment centers typically cost about $30,000 per month. Residential treatment at Denver’s new hospital can
cost even more.

Insurance companies increasingly are paying for treatment but still have weight requirements — it’s common
that patients are turned away for not being skinny enough or are kicked out before treatment is complete
because they have gained the weight dictated by their insurance company, not their doctor, Grefe said.

A year-old state law requires group health insurance policies with at least 50 employees to cover treatment
for anorexia and bulimia. Medicaid covers treatment if the center accepts it, which the Eating Recovery Center
does not.

Nor does the Denver center accept pro bono patients, although a goal of the Denver-based Eating Disorder
Foundation is to someday pay for treatment for those who can’t afford it.

Weiner declined to discuss how much it cost to open the hospital or its expected profit margin. More than 30
investors helped secure funding for the facility at East 18th Avenue and Franklin Street.

Danger signs
Using a knife and fork to eat a sandwich. Counting the number of chews before a swallow. Guzzling water
before a meal.

Those are eating-disorder warning signs, unacceptable behaviors posted on the wall in the chandeliered dining
room at the Eating Recovery Center.

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Chef Victor Agena gets fruits and vegetables four times each week, and he stocks 11 herbs to make his tomato-
basil soup, Napa Valley salmon and gourmet omelets. His job is to serve food so good, produce so fresh, that
patients can’t use taste as an excuse not to eat.

Meal time is high anxiety for patients, who must drink a nutrition shake if they don’t eat the food on their
plate. At first, staffers watch them to make sure the food goes in their mouths, not in their pockets. Near the
end of treatment, patients learn to cook their own meals.

“When you sit down to eat a meal and it looks like poison to you, you are going to have anxiety,” said Dr.
Emmitt Bishop, a psychiatrist and one of the center’s founders.

Anorexia and bulimia patients are disconnected from reality, emotion and relationships with others, Bishop
said. Risk factors for the disease are about 50 percent genetic and 50 percent psychological or social.

An estimated 1 percent of U.S. women ages 13-35 have anorexia and 2-4 percent in that age group have
bulimia. It is the deadliest psychiatric illness.

Public awareness of anorexia and bulimia exploded in the 1980s, when eating-disorder stories frequently made
magazine covers. Media attention has chilled, yet prevalence of the disease has increased.

“It hasn’t gotten better,” said Grefe of the National Eating Disorders Association. “Our TV screens are getting
bigger, but people are shrinking. There is a superiority now, the sense of ‘I’m a failure if I’m not a size 2.’ There
are a lot of crumbling egos around it, too.”

The association works to remove the stigma of shame associated with anorexia. “If everybody is in denial and
they think that this is a blame disease, then they are not going to get help,” Grefe said.

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April 2, 2009
With Recent Opening of Eating Recovery Center, Denver is Recognized as National
Hub for Eating Disorder Treatment

Eating Recovery Center, the premier behavioral hospital-based treatment facility for adults with anorexia or
bulimia, was recognized this week by The Denver Post as the catalyst that has launched Denver to the forefront
as a national hub for eating disorder treatment. Stemming from the Eating Recovery Center’s October opening,
Denver is now one of the few cities in the U.S. where adults with severe eating disorders can receive the full
spectrum of recovery options under the supervision of nationally-recognized eating disorder experts.

“Denver has become a mecca for eating disorder treatment,” explains Dr. Kenneth Weiner, medical director
and founding partner of the Eating Recovery Center. “Adults challenged with varying intensities of eating
disorders in the Rocky Mountain region and beyond now have access to a truly integrated treatment program
that cultivates lasting behavioral change and sustains long-term recovery, despite the stage or severity of their
disease.”

Founded by Drs. Kenneth Weiner and Emmett R. Bishop, preeminent experts with more than 50 years of
combined experience treating eating disorders, the Eating Recovery Center is one of a handful of treatment
facilities in the country equipped to handle the most severe eating disorders by providing 24/7 medical
attention from skilled psychiatrists, internists and nurses in a behavioral hospital setting. The Center offers
a full spectrum of recovery options for adults, including intensive inpatient and residential care, partial
hospitalization and outpatient programming.

Patients in life-threatening, medically compromised situations resulting from their eating disorder may require
intensive medical stabilization. In such situations, the Eating Recovery Center partners with Dr. Phil Mehler and
the A.C.U.T.E. (Acute Comprehensive Urgent Treatment for Eating Disorders) program at Denver Health Medical
Center. An expert on the medical complications of eating disorders, Dr. Mehler and the A.C.U.T.E. program
provide necessary medical care while behavioral support is provided by Eating Recovery Center clinicians.

“Continuity of care is crucial in eating recovery,” explains Dr. Weiner. “The Eating Recovery Center’s integrated
treatment program, which focuses on the progressive movement of patients through different levels of care, is
the treatment approach most likely to reduce the chances of relapse and pave the road to recovery.”

Now open in central Denver and accepting patients from across the country, the Eating Recovery Center adopts
a unique treatment philosophy that recognizes the fundamental importance of combining world-class medical
and psychiatric management with an array of integrated therapeutic interventions, including expressive arts
therapy, psychodrama, yoga, personalized nutritional counseling and massage therapy.

Located in the heart of Denver’s medical district, the Eating Recovery Center is the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region that
integrated treatment philosophy to make each patient’s successful recovery a life-restoring event. For more information, visit http://
www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com.

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April 6, 2009
The Digest: What’s Making Headlines Around the World

Eating Disorders
Sam Thomas has launched the first known men-only eating disorder support site in the U.K.: Men Get Eating
Disorders Too. “The website acts as a link between individual men with eating disorders and treatment
services,” Thomas said.

On the subject of men and eating disorders… from the Tahoe Daily Tribune comes this poignant and touching
story about Brian Bixler, a 39-year-old Californian who’s battling both anorexia and a health insurance
bureaucracy. Bixler, who has a master’s degree, once saw a bright future for himself working in the education
department of a zoo or aquarium, but now he subsists on Social Security and the generosity of his family.

A new long-term study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders and British Psychiatry
suggests that teenagers with anorexia are at risk for other psychiatric problems and disorders in adulthood.

Hospitalization rates for eating disorders increased 18 percent in the years 1999 - 2006 in the U.S. reports
the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Of these, the steepest rates came in the hospitalization of
children under the age of 12. Similar hospitalizations for men rose by 37 percent. And these are just the folks
who can afford to be hospitalized…

If you have an eating disorder and live near Denver, you’re in luck. The area has emerged as a hub for eating
disorder treatment facilities and programs, reports the Denver Post… so long as you have the cash to pay for it.
Treatment centers typically cost about $30,000 a month.

In Canada, there’s been a rise in mid-life onset eating disorders while in Australia, a new study indicates that
one in 10 women take illicit drugs like cocaine to lose weight.

Carrie at the eating disorder recovery blog ED Bites has added a great Twitter feed where she also posts links
to related stories and news. Check out her latest updates here.

Health Nutrition
Sarah Rigg reviews Linda Bacon’s new book, “Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight.”

New research finds a link between physical and mental health. Thomas A. Wright, a Kansas State University
researcher and study author, says both physical and psychological wellbeing should be considered in terms of
efficiency.

The FDA this month approved Symbax for the treatment of treatment-resistant depression, the first drug to be
approved for this indication. Symbax works by combining olanzaprine (Zyprexa) and fluoxetine HCI (Prozac) in
one capsule. It’s manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company.

Sugar is making a comeback. Amidst health fears about high fructose corn syrup, some of the biggest players
in the American food business are replacing it with old-fashioned sugar, including Pizza Hut, Pepsi, ConAgra
and Kraft. The New York Times details more here.
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Weighty Issues
Researchers at UCLA have discovered why insomnia puts one at a greater risk for obesity. Chronic insomnia
disrupts levels of ghrelin in the body — ghrelin is responsible for appetite stimulation. “The current study
shows that insomnia patients have a dysregulation in energy balance that could explain why these patients
gain weight over time,” said the lead researcher.

A British woman who underweight weight loss surgery is speaking out about the procedure that has left her
disabled and in dire health. “If I could turn back the clock I never would have had this operation,” she said.

Have any other related headlines to share? What’s making news in your corner of the world? Discuss your
thoughts below.

Comments
Another eating disorder treatment center has opened up in Denver, The Eating Recovery Center. I would love
to work there or at any of the treatment centers in Denver once I received my Master’s of Social Work in a few
years. Colorado is a very calming place, with an active lifestyle.

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Graduate Tells the Story of Being Optimistically Realistic | Sarah Gilstrap
April 8, 2009

*Editor’s Note: For the semester the Mirror will chronicle Sarah (Duvall) Gilstrap’s life as she moves from
college life into the real world. Gilstrap graduated from Drury in May 2008 with a degree in advertising. She
was married to fellow May 2008 graduate Chris Gilstrap in November and is now living in the Denver, Colorado
metro area. Since writing this article Gilstrap has taken a job working in Outpatient Services and Marketing for
the Eating Recovery Center in Denver.*

The job search has continued to be a roller coaster of ups and downs, but through it all, I’ve learned a lot
about being tough. I really have no other choice. If I didn’t set my emotions aside, my motivation would be
devastated because of not-so-great experiences with recruiters and interviewers.

You read about my “group information session” in my last article and how I landed an interview. I was thrilled
because the interview went great and I found out I was the only individual from the information session that
received an interview, that’s great right?

However, I completed a post-interview, “personality and work habits survey” and found out a week later that
my results were “not the results desired for an ideal employee.”

I received an unexpected call two weeks after the e-mail, inviting me back to job shadow for the position. I
didn’t expect this phone call, but because I had put my emotions aside, I’m eager and ready to hop back into
the hiring process.

It’s tough because sometimes a job posting can look like it was written for you and about you, so you assume
you are the perfect fit for the position. Also, people around you are encouraging and cheering you on, “You’ll
be great for this job!” “Why wouldn’t they want you?” “You’ll get it for sure!” You may even feel like you had
an exceptional interview and are sure that you’ve blown away the competition.

It’s great to be hopeful and to keep a positive attitude, but remember to be realistic. In this economy, there are
likely several other qualified candidates and some may be willing to work for less than they deserve.

Remember that you do not have a job until you receive an offer and sign the hiring contract.

With that said, don’t stop applying until you receive an offer. The application and interview process can last a
month or more and without knowing whether you will receive an offer, you can’t afford to take a month off job
searching.

In the mean time, do something with your free time. I applied for a part-time job at a retail store and am in the
interview process.

Also, I volunteer during the week because it brings me great joy. As a bonus, I’m learning some great non-profit
management skills that are marketable in my job search.

The toughest part of the job search has been overcoming the dilemma of entitlement. “I did everything right,
shouldn’t I be entitled to a job?” I can’t pinpoint why this thought is in my mind, but I know it has always been.

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Since we were young, we’ve been told that the way to a successful career is to first attend college. In college,
we’re told that to be successful we have to academically excel and gain real world experience through
internships and involvement in organizations on campus.

At Drury we’re even told that we’ve set ourselves apart with a global studies minor, study abroad experiences
and involvement in the community.

It’s a tough pill to swallow, but understand that everyone job searching right now probably feels the same way
about themselves.

Yes, you have made the right decisions, excelled at all you’ve accomplished, and you deserve a great job.
However, it will probably take time and a lot of diligent searching.

I believe that spending the extra time searching and surviving the letdowns along the way will land us the jobs
of our dreams in the near future.

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April 13, 2009
Eating Recovery Center’s New Evening Intensive Outpatient Program Offers Much
Needed Structure for Some

The launch of a new evening intensive outpatient program this month distinguishes Denver-based Eating Recovery
Center as the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region to provide a full spectrum of recovery options for adults
with anorexia or bulimia. The new program bridges the transition to everyday life for patients stepping down from
more intensive treatment, while simultaneously building structure into the lives of individuals seeking a treatment
option that allows them to continue working or attending school.

“We want to create a pathway to a healthy lifestyle that enables lasting behavioral change, reduces the chances
of relapse and sustains long-term recovery in our patients,” explains Emmett R. Bishop, MD, director of outpatient
services and co-founder of the Eating Recovery Center. “This added service is one piece of our vision to provide
comprehensive care to patients at all levels of treatment.”

Whether serving as a first step to recovery or a transition from a higher level of care, the intensive outpatient
program focuses on teaching the skills necessary for patients to remain healthy after leaving treatment. In an eight-
week cycle, patients attend four-hour sessions that include dinner on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Individual, group and family activities center around building mindfulness, values awareness and connection with
self and others, enabling patients to integrate recovery behaviors into their post-treatment lives. Classes and
therapy sessions focus on body image, nutrition and other key recovery skills.

“Eating disorders are complex conditions and every person’s experience with the disease is different,” explains
Bishop. “The evening intensive outpatient program offers us an additional resource to tailor treatment to the
unique needs of each patient and promote their successful recovery.”

Founded by nationally-recognized eating disorder experts, Drs. Kenneth Weiner and Emmett R. Bishop, the Eating
Recovery Center is one of the only treatment facilities offering a full spectrum of recovery options for adults,
including intensive inpatient and residential care, partial hospitalization and outpatient programming. Unlike the
majority of other facilities devoted to the treatment of eating disorders, the Eating Recovery Center is equipped to
care for the most severe eating disorders through the provision of 24/7 nursing care under the supervision of highly
experienced psychiatrists and internists who use a modernized approach to care. The Center combines medical
management and psychiatric evaluation with therapeutic interventions, including expressive arts therapy, yoga and
exercise therapy, personalized dietary counseling,
culinary lessons and massage therapy.

The evening intensive outpatient program is open to adults 17 and older, whether they have been in treatment
at another center or are seeking treatment for the first time. The program curriculum rotates in an eight-week
cycle. New patients can join at any time. For more information, please call 877.825.8584 or visit http://www.
eatingrecoveryinfo.com.

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April 14, 2009
Eating Recovery Center Incorporates Massage Therapy in New Outpatient Program

Eating Recovery Center’s New Evening Intensive Outpatient Program Offers Much Needed Structure for
Some, Bridges Transition to Everyday Life for Others

The launch of a new evening intensive outpatient program this month distinguishes Denver-based Eating
Recovery Center as the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region to provide a full spectrum of recovery
options for adults with anorexia or bulimia. The new program bridges the transition to everyday life for
patients stepping down from more intensive treatment, while simultaneously building structure into the lives
of individuals seeking a treatment option that allows them to continue working or attending school.

“We want to create a pathway to a healthy lifestyle that enables lasting behavioral change, reduces the
chances of relapse and sustains long-term recovery in our patients,” explains Emmett R. Bishop, MD, director
of outpatient services and co-founder of the Eating Recovery Center. “This added service is one piece of our
vision to provide comprehensive care to patients at all levels of treatment.”

Whether serving as a first step to recovery or a transition from a higher level of care, the intensive outpatient
program focuses on teaching the skills necessary for patients to remain healthy after leaving treatment. In an
eight-week cycle, patients attend four-hour sessions that include dinner on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
evenings.

Individual, group and family activities center around building mindfulness, values awareness and connection
with self and others, enabling patients to integrate recovery behaviors into their post-treatment lives. Classes
and therapy sessions focus on body image, nutrition and other key recovery skills.


Founded by nationally-recognized eating disorder experts, Drs. Kenneth Weiner and Emmett R. Bishop, the
Eating Recovery Center is one of the only treatment facilities offering a full spectrum of recovery options for
adults, including intensive inpatient and residential care, partial hospitalization and outpatient programming.
Unlike the majority of other facilities devoted to the treatment of eating disorders, the Eating Recovery Center
is equipped to care for the most severe eating disorders through the provision of 24/7 nursing care under the
supervision of highly experienced psychiatrists and internists who use a modernized approach to care. The
Center combines medical management and psychiatric evaluation with therapeutic interventions, including
expressive arts therapy, yoga and exercise therapy, personalized dietary counseling, culinary lessons and
massage therapy.

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cycle. New patients can join at any time. For more information, please call 877.825.8584 or visit http://www.
eatingrecoveryinfo.com.


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Digital PR Outreach
April 23, 2009
Resources for People Battling Anorexia and Bulimia

The launch of a new evening intensive outpatient program this month distinguishes Denver-based Eating
Recovery Center ( http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com) as the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region to
provide a full spectrum of recovery options for adults with anorexia or bulimia. The new program serves two
populations simultaneously, as it bridges the transition to everyday life for patients stepping down from more
intensive treatment, while also building structure into the lives of individuals seeking treatment that allows
them to continue working or attending school.

“We want to create a pathway to a healthy lifestyle that enables lasting behavioral change, reduces the
chances of relapse and sustains long-term recovery in our patients,” explains Emmett R. Bishop, MD, director
of outpatient services and co-founder of the Eating Recovery Center ( http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com) .
“This added service is one piece of our vision to provide comprehensive care to patients.”

Launched by Eating Recovery Center in March, the program serves as a first step to recovery or transition from
a higher level of care. The intensive outpatient program focuses on teaching the skills necessary for patients to
remain healthy after leaving treatment.

In an eight-week cycle, patients attend four-hour sessions that include dinner on Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings. Individual, group and family activities are centered around building mindfulness, values
awareness and connection with self and others, enabling patients to integrate recovery behaviors into their
post-treatment lives. Classes and therapy sessions focus on body image, nutrition and other key recovery skills.

cycle and new patients can join at any time.


Founded by nationally-recognized eating disorder experts, Drs. Kenneth Weiner and Emmett R. Bishop (
https://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com) the Eating Recovery Center is one of the only treatment facilities
offering a full spectrum of recovery options for adults, including intensive inpatient and residential care, partial
hospitalization and outpatient programming.

Unlike the majority of other facilities devoted to the treatment of eating disorders, the Eating Recovery Center
is equipped to care for the most severe eating disorders through the provision of 24/7 nursing care under the
supervision of highly experienced psychiatrists and internists who use a modernized approach to care. The
Center combines medical management and psychiatric evaluation with therapeutic interventions, including
expressive arts therapy, yoga and exercise therapy, personalized dietary counseling, culinary lessons and
massage therapy.

For more information, please call 877.825.8584 or visit www.EatingRecoveryInfo.com. Eating Recovery Center
is located at 1830 Franklin Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80218.

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Come Clay With Me
Caroline Douglas Art Blog
April 29, 2009
Work Place Awards in Denver

I was so honored to have my work featured at the Eating
Recovery Center. Check out the short video here.

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May 1, 2009
According to Eating Recovery Center, Delaying Eating Disorder Treatment Can Be a
Fatal Decision

Premier Treatment Center for Eating Recovery Offers Five Reasons Not to Put Off Treatment

Financial woes, family denial and fear are all factors that people with eating disorders and their loved
ones may cite when avoiding treatment for their illness. According to the Eating Recovery Center (www.
eatingrecoveryinfo.com), the premier treatment center for eating recovery, recent anecdotal evidence has
shown that people with eating disorders are waiting longer to enter treatment, and are entering significantly
sicker.

“Waiting to seek treatment for an eating disorder can be a fatal decision,” said Dr. Kenneth L. Weiner, founder
and medical director of the Eating Recovery Center. “As an eating disorder progresses, the likelihood that it will
lead to serious medical problems grows exponentially. It’s important that anyone with an eating disorder seek
help as soon as symptoms arise.”

Eating disorder treatment is not the only medical area that has fallen victim to the recent economic decline; a
recent poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly half of Americans say someone in their family
has skipped pills or postponed medical care because of the cost. According to Weiner, an individual’s fear of
gaining weight or reluctance to come to terms with the underlying roots of the disease may also play a part in
a decision to ward off treatment. Weiner has also witnessed many instances where families delay treatment
because they deny the gravity of their loved one’s disease or they feel frustration with their long recovery time
frame.

According to Weiner, eating disorders are serious and complex illnesses that require the attention of trained
professionals. Although those with the disease may have the desire, it is almost impossible for “self treatment”
to be effective; in fact, trying to go it alone will likely result in repeated failures. The Eating Recovery Center
offers these top five reasons why anyone touched by an eating disorder should not put off treatment.
1. Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness with mortality rates 12 times higher
than the annual death rate due to all causes of death among females ages 15-24 in
the general population. Death is most commonly due to heart failure, suicide or other
complications associated with the eating disorder.

2. Eating disorders can lead to significant health issues. When left unchecked, anorexia
nervosa will starve the body of essential nutrients and can cause liver or kidney failure,
heart problems and osteoporosis. Bulimia nervosa can do significant damage to the
mouth, stomach and esophagus and can lead to tooth decay, peptic ulcers or gastric and
esophageal ruptures.

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3. Starvation can affect the brain’s ability to recover from the disease. Poor nutrition
negatively impacts brain chemistry and functionality, leaving anyone at a very low weight
less responsive to cognitive therapy or many pharmaceuticals. This can extend the life of a
mental illness.

4. Eating recovery is a long-term process, not a quick fix. A prior visit to treatment is not a
reason to avoid going again. Anorexia and bulimia are complicated, multi-faceted diseases
that have a high rate of relapse, at 30 to 50 percent. Individuals with eating disorders may
require ongoing treatment to truly experience a long-term recovery.

5. Eating recovery is an individualized process. Finding the best treatment option uniquely
suited to each individual person may be a time-intensive process. The sooner this process
begins, the better the outcome will be for the individual with the eating disorder.
“I was given a death sentence when my eating disorder caused an infection that doctors couldn’t initially
identify,” said Toni Saiber, anorexia survivor and founder of the Eating Disorder Foundation. “I was lucky.
Thousands of people every year are not. It’s vital that people dealing with these terrible diseases seek the
appropriate treatment for their situation as soon as they can.”

Early detection and intervention has been proven to increase the chance of full recovery. It is essential for the
person with the illness to get a professional assessment first, from a practitioner trained in eating recovery. For
more information, please call 877.825.8584 or visit http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com.

Weiner and Emmett Bishop, current and former patients, and families of individuals who have waited too long
for treatment are available for interviews. Contact Shannon Fern at 303.433.7020 or sfern@csg-pr.com to
arrange an interview.

www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com/.

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Delaying Eating Disorder Treatment Can be Fatal | Erik Keith
Digital PR Outreach
May 1, 2009

Premier Treatment Center for Eating Recovery Offers Five Reasons Not to Put Off Treatment

Financial woes, family denial and fear are all factors that people with eating disorders and their loved
ones may cite when avoiding treatment for their illness. According to the Eating Recovery Center (www.
eatingrecoveryinfo.com), the premier treatment center for eating recovery, recent anecdotal evidence has
shown that people with eating disorders are waiting longer to enter treatment, and are entering significantly
sicker.

“Waiting to seek treatment for an eating disorder can be a fatal decision,” said Dr. Kenneth L. Weiner, founder
and medical director of the Eating Recovery Center. “As an eating disorder progresses, the likelihood that it will
lead to serious medical problems grows exponentially. It’s important that anyone with an eating disorder seek
help as soon as symptoms arise.”

Eating disorder treatment is not the only medical area that has fallen victim to the recent economic decline; a
recent poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that nearly half of Americans say someone in their family
has skipped pills or postponed medical care because of the cost. According to Weiner, an individual’s fear of
gaining weight or reluctance to come to terms with the underlying roots of the disease may also play a part in
a decision to ward off treatment. Weiner has also witnessed many instances where families delay treatment
because they deny the gravity of their loved one’s disease or they feel frustration with their long recovery time
frame.

According to Weiner, eating disorders are serious and complex illnesses that require the attention of trained
professionals. Although those with the disease may have the desire, it is almost impossible for “self treatment”
to be effective; in fact, trying to go it alone will likely result in repeated failures. The Eating Recovery Center
offers these top five reasons why anyone touched by an eating disorder should not put off treatment.
1. Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness with mortality rates 12 times higher
than the annual death rate due to all causes of death among females ages 15-24 in
the general population. Death is most commonly due to heart failure, suicide or other

mouth, stomach and esophagus and can lead to tooth decay, peptic ulcers or gastric and
esophageal ruptures.

3. Starvation can affect the brain’s ability to recover from the disease. Poor nutrition
negatively impacts brain chemistry and functionality, leaving anyone at a very low weight
less responsive to cognitive therapy or many pharmaceuticals. This can extend the life of a
mental illness

4. Eating recovery is a long-term process, not a quick fix. A prior visit to treatment is not a
reason to avoid going again. Anorexia and bulimia are complicated, multi-faceted diseases
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that have a high rate of relapse, at 30 to 50 percent. Individuals with eating disorders may
require ongoing treatment to truly experience a long-term recovery.

5. Eating recovery is an individualized process. Finding the best treatment option uniquely
suited to each individual person may be a time-intensive process. The sooner this process
begins, the better the outcome will be for the individual with the eating disorder.
“I was given a death sentence when my eating disorder caused an infection that doctors couldn’t initially
identify,” said Toni Saiber, anorexia survivor and founder of the Eating Disorder Foundation. “I was lucky.
Thousands of people every year are not. It’s vital that people dealing with these terrible diseases seek the
appropriate treatment for their situation as soon as they can.”

person with the illness to get a professional assessment first, from a practitioner trained in eating recovery. For

Weiner and Emmett Bishop, current and former patients, and families of individuals who have waited too long
for treatment are available for interviews. Contact Shannon Fern at 303.433.7020 or sfern@csg-pr.com to
arrange an interview.

www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com/.

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Art Therapy | B.F. McCune
May 3, 2009 Eating Recovery Center
is highlighted on pages
2, 5 6 of this piece.

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Digital PR Outreach
May 8, 2009
Eating Recovery Center Recruits Impressive Lineup of Experts to Speak at First
Annual “Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference”

Premier Center for Eating Recovery Hosts First Annual Conference for Eating Disorder Professionals at
Exempla St. Joseph Hospital in Denver

Multi-disciplinary treatment and innovative recovery strategies for eating disorders will be the focus of the
first-ever Rocky Mountain Eating Disorder Conference, to be held August 14-15, 2009 at Exempla St. Joseph
Hospital in Denver. Targeted to eating disorder specialists and medical professionals with an interest in eating
disorders treatment, the conference is hosted by Denver’s Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoveryinfo.
com), the Rocky Mountain region’s premier treatment center for eating recovery.

“It’s important to us to continuously foster dialogue among eating disorder professionals committed to
education, leadership and best practice sharing,” said Dr. Kenneth L. Weiner, medical director of the Eating
Recovery Center and nationally recognized expert with more than 25 years of experience in eating disorder
treatment. “The goal of the Rocky Mountain Eating Disorders Conference is to arm our colleagues with
essential tools to take a multi-disciplinary approach to eating disorder treatment.”

The conference, featuring an impressive lineup of nationally recognized eating disorder treatment experts, will
include a series of presentations addressing the complexities of eating disorders and restoring healthy lives.

Here is a sampling of the sessions:
Comprehensive Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa: Food for Thought
Ken Weiner, MD, Medical Director and Emmett R. Bishop, MD, Director of Research and Outpatient Services,
Eating Recovery Center, Denver, Colo.

Will that Boat Float: Predictors of Outcome in the Treatment of Eating Disorders
Craig Johnson, PhD, Director, Eating Disorder Program, Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, Tulsa, Okla.

Diabetes Mellitus and Eating Disorder Syndrome
Ovidio Burmudez, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, CEDS, Medical Director, Eating Disorders Program, Laureate
Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital, Tulsa, Okla.

Eating Disorders: The Mental Component
Vicki Berkus, MD, PhD, CEDS, Consultant, Rosewood Eating Disorder Program, Wickenburg, Ariz.
Roy Erlichman, PhD, LMFT, CAP, CEDS, Partner, ERE Associates, South Miami, Fla.

Neuropsychology of Appetite and Hunger: Insights to Contain the Urge to Over or Under Eat
Ralph Carson, PhD, RD, LD, Clinical Nutritional Advisor, Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services,
Hattiesburg, Miss.

Out of the “Stuck”: Eclectic Perspectives and Thinking Skills That Actually Promote Change
Sondra Kronberg, MS, RD, CDN, Founder, Co-Director and Nutritional Director, Eating Disorder Associates
Treatment and Referral Centers, Westbury, N.Y.

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Healing Our Patients, Healing Ourselves
Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, MFT, Executive Director and Owner, Monte Nido Treatment Center and Affiliates,
Malibu, Calif.

Registration for the conference is available online at https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/eating-disorder-
summit.php or by phone at 877.218.1344. Medical professionals may register for the conference for $90
before June 1 and $110 after June 1. Registration includes entry to each of the sessions, a tour of the Eating
Recovery Center, networking opportunities and meals. Continuing credit hours are available for multiple
disciplines, pending application approval. Call 877.218.1344 for more information.

Located in the heart of Denver’s medical district, the Eating Recovery Center is the only facility in the Rocky Mountain region
that offers adults a full spectrum of eating recovery treatment options. Services offered include inpatient, residential, partial
hospitalization and outpatient programs to meet each patient’s unique needs. The Eating Recovery Center combines highly-trained
medical staff with a unique integrated treatment philosophy to make each patient’s successful recovery a life-restoring event. For
more information, visit http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com/.

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Hattiesburg, Miss.
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Healing Our Patients, Healing Ourselves
Carolyn Costin, MA, MEd, MFT, Executive Director and Owner, Monte Nido Treatment Center and Affiliates,
Malibu, Calif.

Registration for the conference is available online at https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/eating-disorder-
summit.php or by phone at 877.218.1344. Medical professionals may register for the conference for $90
before June 1 and $110 after June 1. Registration includes entry to each of the sessions, a tour of the Eating
Recovery Center, networking opportunities and meals. Continuing credit hours are available for multiple
disciplines, pending application approval. Call 877.218.1344 for more information.


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Digital PR Outreach
May 10, 2009
Eating Recovery Center Offers Five Reasons Eating Disorders are among Most Dangerous
Health Issues Facing Women - to Raise Awareness during National Women’s Health Week

Premier treatment center for eating recovery shares the
frightening statistics behind the most deadly mental illness

More than 10 million women in the United States struggle with an eating disorder. To raise awareness and
understanding during National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16, 2009), Eating Recovery Center, the premier
treatment center for eating recovery, shares the top five reasons, supported by statistics from the National
Eating Disorders Association, that eating disorders are among the most dangerous health issues facing
American women today.
1. Eating disorders affect millions of women. 10 million women in the United States
struggle with an eating disorder. 80 percent of American women are dissatisfied with
their appearance. Four out of 10 Americans have either suffered or have known someone
who has suffered from an eating disorder.
2. Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness with mortality rates of up to 20
percent. The mortality rate of eating disorders is 12 times higher than the annual death
rate due to all causes of death among females ages 15-24 in the general population.
Death is most commonly due to suicide, heart failure, or other medical complications
associated with the eating disorder.
mouth, stomach and esophagus and can lead to serious dental problems, peptic ulcers or
gastric and esophageal ruptures.
4. Anorexia and bulimia have a high rate of relapse, as much as 30 to 50 percent.
Because anorexia and bulimia are complicated, multi-faceted diseases, individuals with
eating disorders may require ongoing treatment to achieve a lasting recovery.
5. Eating disorders don’t discriminate. 27 percent of girls ages 12 to 18 have significant
eating disorder symptoms. 31 percent of female college students have an eating disorder.
“Eating disorders are complex conditions that can arise from a variety of potential causes and affect a wide
demographic of American women – including children and teens,” explains Dr. Ken Weiner, medical director
of the Eating Recovery Center and national expert in the treatment of eating disorders. “It’s vital that anyone
dealing with these terrible diseases seek the appropriate treatment for their condition as soon as they can.”

person with the illness to get a professional assessment from a practitioner trained in eating recovery. For


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Women’s Health Week: Mother’s Day Kicked off the National Campaign | Joshua
May 14, 2009

Wolpe

National Women’s Health Week, which runs through Saturday, is focusing on empowerment as it aims to raise
awareness of the importance of women making a healthy lifestyle a priority through exercise, a nutritious diet,
getting regular checkups and avoiding risky behaviors.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Women’s Health coordinates the week long
nationwide health observance.

Time for a checkup
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains has been a leader in women’s health care and the reinforcement
of the importance of regular medical checkups.

“We highly recommend annual exams,” said Monica McCafferty, spokesperson for Planned Parenthood of the
Rocky Mountains. “It is crucially important for women to put health first. Right now, tough economic times are
forcing women to cut back but we are here for everyone and a woman’s medical priority is our first priority.”
Planned Parenthood’s Women’s Wellness Connection is a program that helps women who live in Colorado get
free breast and cervical cancer exams if they meet certain qualifications.

Exercise
Opinions of how much exercise is required to maintain a healthy lifestyle vary widely. The important aspect
to remember is that each person’s body is different, as is the required level of activity for that person. Experts
recommend that you listen to your what body is telling you – and try not to push it too hard.
The U.S. Department of Health recommends that women get two-and-half hours of moderate intensity aerobic
physical activity per week, or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week
in combination with some muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days per week.

Healthy diet
This lifestyle component can be particularly overwhelming. There is no shortage of information out there – one
search on the Internet just might be enough to overload the brain.
A good diet can be broken down into a few categories – each of which should be incorporated in moderation.
Healthy eating habits should revolve around fruits and vegetables; grains (at least half of which should be
whole grains such as whole wheat, oatmeal and brown rice); low-fat or fat-free versions of milk, cheese and
yogurt; meats such as fish, skinless poultry and lean red meats; and dry beans, eggs and nuts.
That is the easy part. It does not take a rocket scientist to know what is good for you – the challenge comes in
actually following the guidelines. Search around for some healthy cookbooks that can help you equate healthy
eating with good taste and ask friends if they know of any great recipes that allow you to incorporate the
components of a good diet.

Eating disorder awareness
Nearly 7 million women suffer from an eating disorder in the U.S., according to the National Association of
Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Women face increasing challenges to their sense of what
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constitutes a healthy body image. The pressure to diet, or crash diet, can be intense. One local expert has very
strong opinions on the effectiveness of diets.

“Diets don’t work,” said Dr. Ken Weiner, medical director and founder of the Eating Recovery Center. “That is,
unless your definition of success is that three years after a successful diet, only 5-10 percent of people weigh
less than before they went on the diet. They are short-term fixes with no long-term benefit. Healthy lifestyle is
the answer – build more healthy activity into your lifestyle. Eat moderately and exercise moderately.”

Just a bit of risk
While living healthy has many benefits, it is also important to treat yourself once in a while – just try and keep
it in moderation. If you choose to drink alcohol, it is recommended that, for women, that means one drink per
day – which equates to 12 fluid ounces of regular beer, 5 fluid ounces of wine or 1.5 fluid ounces of 80-proof
distilled spirits.

When it comes to food, it is especially important to let yourself indulge every now and then. If what you eat is
generally low in fat and sugars, and you are getting enough vitamins and minerals, you can enjoy a rich dessert
or a serving of your favorite fried food here and there.

Resources
www.womenshealth.gov — This Web site has many different links to many of the components of a healthy
lifestyle.
www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com — The Eating Recovery Center is located at 1830 Franklin St.
www.pprm.org — Planned Parenthood has 24 offices in Colorado.

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May 15, 2009
Eating Recovery Center Recognizes Eating Disorders

More than 10 million women in the U.S. struggle with an eating disorder. Eating disorders come in all shape
and sizes: bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating, and others. To raise awareness and understanding,
Colorado’s Eating Recovery Center is sharing reasons why eating disorders are among the most dangerous
health issues facing women of all ages. Four out of 10 American women have either suffered or have known
someone who has suffered from an eating disorder.

National Women’s Health Week says 80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearances.
Statistics show that eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness with mortality rates of up to 20%, and can
lead to significant health issues, such as dental problems or esophageal ruptures.

The Eating Recovery Center notes anorexia and bulimia have a high rate of relapse, as much as 30 to 50%. If
you or someone you know may have an eating disorder, you are urged to call Community Hospital Counselors
at 242-9026. You can visit them at 1910 N. 12th Street, Suite G.

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MOUNTAIN PUBLIC RADIO

Interview with Dr. Weiner | M.R. Murray
May 18, 2009

**Interview audio available on CD at back of book.

Interview focused on eating disorders during National Women’s Health Week.

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Eating Disorders Partially Due To Genetics | Doug Schepman
May 18, 2009

**Interview video available on CD at back of book.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are deadly diseases with the highest mortality rate of any psychiatric
illness.

In the past, family and home environment were thought to be the primary cause. However, studies over the
past 10 years have discovered a genetic link, meaning that about half of the risk is inherited. This revelation
has helped guide treatment and remove the shame for patients and families.

“It’s not a choice, it’s an illness and it kills people,” said Heather, a 20-year-old who has battled anorexia.

Heather came to the Eating Recovery Center, in Denver, weighing just over 50 pounds. She spent her teenage
years in and out of hospitals battling anorexia.

“If I didn’t go to Denver Health and come here afterwards, I wouldn’t be here today,” Heather said.
She was starving herself as a way of dealing with stress and anxiety, which is the same story for fellow patient,
Erin, who is 27.

Their behaviors had nothing to do with body image or weight. Doctors now know that a primary root of eating
disorders can be traced to the human genome.

“We know that there are multiple genes and they are closely related to anxiety, depression, and obsessive-
compulsive disorders,” said Dr. Ken Weiner.

And this genetic link means eating disorders, along with their associated brain diseases, can be inherited.
“I don’t have anyone, honestly, in my family that has an eating disorder, even in the extended family. But I do
see quite a bit of both depression and anxiety issues,” Erin said.

“If your mother or your sister have anorexia and you are a young woman, you are 12 times more likely to have
anorexia nervosa in your lifetime and four times more likely to have bulimia nervosa,” said Weiner.

Weiner is the medical director of the Eating Recovery Center, which provides intensive residential, out-patient,
and other levels of eating disorder treatment.

He said the mere presence of the genes is not enough to trigger the disease.

“Genes load the gun, life pulls the trigger,” said Weiner. “With anorexia nervosa, if you never go on a diet or
precipitously lose weight due to a medical condition, you never develop anorexia nervosa.”

Psychological and social factors still account for about half the risk for eating disorders.

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At the center, patients work to resolve those issues through counseling and art therapy, while learning positive
associations with food through cooking and shopping classes.

Overcoming this bio-psycho-social disease is a long-term process. Both Erin and Heather are only halfway to
their target body weight of about 105 pounds.

But for Heather there is comfort in knowing that the onset of the disease is not her fault.

“It definitely helps me feel less ashamed, like it wasn’t my choice, that I didn’t choose to have this, that it was
just how I was born, and it’s something that I have to deal with,” said Heather.

Weiner points out that the genes which lead to addiction are not the same genes that increase your risk of
having an eating disorder, which is a compulsive disease.

Right now there’s no test to see which people have the genes associated with eating disorders. Doctors use
family history to determine who’s at a greater risk.

If you would like more information about the Eating Recovery Center, go to EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

Facts About Eating Disorders
1. Eating disorders affect millions of women. -- Ten million women in the United States struggle with an eating
disorder. Eighty percent of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance. Four out of 10 Americans
have either suffered or have known someone who has suffered from an eating disorder.
2. Eating disorders are the deadliest mental illness with mortality rates of up to 20 percent. The mortality rate
of eating disorders is 12 times higher than the annual death rate due to all causes of death among females
ages 15-24 in the general population. Death is most commonly due to suicide, heart failure, or other medical
3. Eating disorders can lead to significant health issues. When left unchecked, anorexia nervosa will starve the
body of essential nutrients and can cause liver or kidney failure, heart problems and osteoporosis. Bulimia
nervosa can do significant damage to the mouth, stomach and esophagus and can lead to serious dental
problems, peptic ulcers or gastric and esophageal ruptures.
4. Anorexia and bulimia have a high rate of relapse, as much as 30 to 50 percent. Because anorexia and bulimia
are complicated, multi-faceted diseases, individuals with eating disorders may require ongoing treatment to
achieve a lasting recovery.
5. Eating disorders don’t discriminate. Twenty-seven percent of girls ages 12 to 18 have significant eating
disorder symptoms. Thirty-one percent of female college students have an eating disorder.

Source: EatingRecoveryCenter.com and the National Eating Disorders Association.

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Never Too Rich or Too Thin? The High Cost of Anorexia | Shari Phiel
May 20, 2009

You can never be too rich or too thin, or so the saying goes. While there’s little chance I’ll ever get to worry
about the former, I am far more familiar with the latter then I would ever care to be. I was first diagnosed with
anorexia nervosa in 1984 not long after that same disease claimed the life of singer Karen Carpenter. It was a
disease I would continue to struggle with for years to come.

Whether we like it or not, whether we agree with it or not, our society
places an inordinately high value on physical appearance. For men and
women alike, the message is to look as young as possible, for as long as
possible, by whatever means necessary — whether it be plastic surgery,
Botox or, in some cases, extreme dieting.

So it should come as no great surprise then that eating disorders affect
more than 10 million women in the United States alone. And that number
doesn’t include the millions more unhappy with their appearance — an
estimated 80 percent of all women don’t like they way they look. Eating
disorders don’t just affect women though. Of those diagnosed with
disorders such as anorexia or bulimia, 10 to 15 percent are males.

Like many girls, I began dieting in high school — always aspiring to look
like the models in “Glamour,” “Elle” and “Vogue” magazines. Of course, at
the time, I didn’t realize you had to be one of less than 2 percent of the
population lucky enough hit the equivalent of a genetic lottery to look like
that. Nor did I question why looking like a prepubescent boy was considered ideal.

Sometime during the later part of my sophomore year of college, the stress of living alone for the first time,
attending classes, working part-time and a failed relationship sent my life spiraling downward. And by the start
of my junior year, I had gone from being a healthy, average 19-year old to being dramatically underweight,
having blackouts and determined to be clinically depressed. Following a brief hospital stay, I entered an
outpatient treatment program. Unfortunately, anorexia was still relatively unheard of, and the only treatment
programs available were for addiction or depression.

Thankfully, we not only know a great deal more about this illness, but treatment centers like the Eating
Recovery Center in Denver, which opened in October 2008, provide the specialized care necessary for patients.
The ERC’s highly trained staff provides inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient programs
tailored to the individual’s needs and will soon be an accredited behavioral facility.

Because of the complexity of eating disorders, treating them is an extremely difficult task, made one even
more difficult without the proper care. In fact, eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia have very high relapse
rates, anywhere from 30 to 50 percent.

demographic of American women — including children and teens,” explained Dr. Ken Weiner, medical director
of the ERC. “It’s vital that anyone dealing with these terrible diseases seek the appropriate treatment for their
condition as soon as they can.” page

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