9/3/2003 - Sacramento, California – September 3rd. Over a dozen patients and clinic workers from Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. will be participating in the Recovery Happens Rally in hopes of educating legislators, state workers and the community on the successes of methadone therapy. Patients will be telling their own stories and sharing the realities of recovery through methadone therapy in hopes of reducing stigma and creating understanding of this very effective form of treatment.
"Our patients want to share their stories to help create a better understanding of methadone therapy," stated Lori Raff, Aegis Medical Systems Roseville Clinic Manager. "Education on methadone therapy will help reduce stigma for these patients as they celebrate their recovery."
Patients and clinicians will be participating in the Recovery Happens Rally and then meeting with their legislators' offices on substance abuse, treatment and recovery through methadone and other forms of therapy. Patients and clinicians will be available to speak with the press during the rally.
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., operates one of the largest chains of narcotic treatment programs in the nation. Headquartered in Canoga Park California, Aegis has 26 clinics throughout the state serving over 5,500 patients per day. For the last six years, Aegis has focused its efforts on raising clinical standards and regulatory compliance. Since 2000, Aegis has allocated significant resources to the training of its 300 employees, and to the development of new and more effective treatment policies, protocols and procedures, as well as expanded its Scope of Practice to address the various medical, mental and socio-economic needs of its patients.
Aegis is also supporting the successful recover of its patients through its Patient Advocacy and Advisory Group (PAAG), Keys To Recovery (K2R) support groups, as well as commissioned offices for an Ombudsman, General Counsel, and Legislative Analyst (Jim Gonzalez & Associates). Additionally, Aegis has participated in pharmaceutical and behavioral research studies with other leading institutions (e.g., NIDA, Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Rand Corporation, Friends Research, etc.)
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):
Priscilla Shrader, Executive Assistant
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360