6/23/2005 - Canoga Park, California - Steve Maulhardt, Vice President, proudly announces the grand opening of a new Aegis Medical Systems clinic in Merced. The 5,000 sq. ft. facility was leased in early 2005, and remodeled over a five-month period, with a total remodeling budget of approximately $100,000. The new facility meets the extensive regulatory requirements of the State of California, as well as the federal government (e.g., HIPAA, DEA, HHS/SAMHSA, CSAT/CARF accreditation, Cal OSHA). The clinic is located at 1343 West Main Street, Merced, California 95340.
“The facility will enable us to provide over 240 patients with comprehensive counseling and state-of-the-art treatment services,” stated Mr. Maulhardt, “and further allow future growth in our patient census, as well as the scope of our services.”
Udi Barkai, President & C.E.O., has stated that, “Aegis’ strategic plan is promoting a new model for Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTP’s). In addition to the ‘traditional’ provision of methadone and basic counseling, the new model will also offer specialty services (e.g., dual diagnosis, parenting, anger management, nutritional counseling, etc.) customized to the patients individual needs, as well as educational programs, support systems, and case management (e.g., financial aid, eligibility work, vocational rehabilitation, etc.)”
For further information on Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. please visit www.aegismed.com.
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. operates the largest chain of narcotic treatment programs in California. Headquartered in Canoga Park, Aegis has 26 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last five years, Aegis has been pursuing a proactive agenda geared towards raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance, through reinforcement of its unique philosophy and organizational culture. Aegis’ 2003 Budget allocated significant resources to the following: training of its 300 employees; development of new and more effective treatment policies, protocols and procedures; participation in pharmaceutical and behavioral research studies with other leading institutions as well as expansion of its Scope of Practice to address various medical, mental and socio-economic needs of its patients. The Aegis Family of Corporations includes Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization), and Nationwide Medical Group, Inc. (a professional corporation).
Contact Person(s):
Loanne Rudinger
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360