Canoga Park, California – Aegis Medical Systems, Inc. is proud to announce the appointment of Arron Hightower to the position of Chico Clinic Manager, commencing April 19th, 2006.
Arron brings with him extensive experience in the field of Social Services and Mental Health, primarily working in supervisory roles. Prior to his arrival at Aegis, Arron worked as a Corporate Deputy Director of Social Services for Remi Vista, Inc., where he oversaw various Program Managers for Therapeutic Foster Care, Transitional Housing as well as Infant Development, just to name a few.
Arron holds a B.A. in Marketing and Music from Jacksonville University in Florida, and a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from New Orleans Seminary. He also brings with him a certification for Parent Child Interactive Therapy, and is preparing for his Marriage and Family Therapist license by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Udi Barkai, President and CEO, is pleased to welcome Arron to Aegis and states, “We are confident that Arron will be very effective in improving the quality of patient care in Chico.”
Upon his accession, the Chico clinic will extend special services and educational programs for the treatment of post traumatic stress, social anxiety, grief, anger, passive aggressive personality disorder, parenting, as well as provide case management and social work, assisting patients with government agencies and community resources. In addition, Arron will also focus on development of a local P.A.A.G. chapter and Keys To Recovery support groups dedicated to the previously mentioned conditions.
For further information on Aegis Medical Systems, Inc., the Patient Advisory and Advocacy Group (“P.A.A.G.”), or Keys To Recovery, please visit www.aegismed.com, www.paag.com, or www.keys2recovery.com, respectively.
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 Persons:
Loanne Rudinger
Aegis Medical Systems, Inc.
(818) 206-0360
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