6/5/2006 - Canoga Park, California – Udi Barkai, President and C.E.O., is proud to introduce the new “Aegis Model” for Narcotic Treatment Programs (NTPs). Unlike the traditional methadone clinic, the new model will also be extended to provide specialized services, educational programs, support groups, and social work.
Gene Lichtenstein, Director of Mental Health and Social Services stated, “The scope of services by the new model is better suited for the needs of our patients. Side by side to their recovery from poly-substance abuse, the majority of them are also struggling with common medical conditions, mostly Hepatitis C; emotional disorders such as anxiety, stress and grief; behavioral disorders including anger, attention deficit, and low self-esteem; as well as other socio-economic conditions.”
Dr. Girgis, Chief Medical Director, further summarized, “Medications are very effective and powerful, however, they are not a ‘silver bullet’. Unfortunately, recovery is about change of lifestyle and behavioral modification and cannot be sustained by the traditional limited scope of NTPs.”
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