AEGIS INSTITUTE DONATION OF COMPUTERS TO PAAG MEMBERS

Canoga Park, California – In support of the Patient Advisory & Advocacy Group (“PAAG”), Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. and Aegis Institute, Inc. (a non-profit organization) have donated computers, e-mail accounts, and free internet access to the PAAG’s board members.  

The recipients of the computers are exemplary patients, who serve as a model to many thousands of other patients.  The donated computers will allow these patients to improve the communication among themselves, and with other patients throughout the state.  It will also allow for better utilization of Aegis’ extensive scope of resources, including the offices of the General Counsel, Ombudsman, and Aegis department directors.

 “The PAAG members that were given computers exhibit a high level of dedication and concern for their fellow patients.  This commitment is seen in their participation in PAAG board meetings and involvement with Keys To Recovery local chapters,” stated Steve Day, PAAG Chairman. 

The PAAG consists of recovering and recovered patients recruited from Aegis clinics.  PAAG members meet quarterly at Aegis’ corporate headquarters and provide Aegis with direct feedback from the population served–an essential “tool” for the ongoing improvement of patient care and customer service.   The establishment of the PAAG also sets an important precedent among NTP’s throughout the nation.

For further information on Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. please visit www.aegismed.com.

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 Persons:

Thaiphong Vo, Executive Assistant
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360

 

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