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Time and Place, March 3

...  and Place, March 3 These professionals include Judi Moreo, accomplished author; Donald R. Cote, founder and CEO of The Institute for Self Improvement; Ruth Urban MS, principal in The Urban Group LLC; Bob Danna, director of Deloitte Consulting LLP; and Rich Hazeltine … Read more on Las Vegas Review-Journal Tags: las vegas, judi moreo ...

PT Faculty Help China Prepare for 2008

...  be fewer and far between when China goes for the gold in 2008. More than 11,000 … “It is really an … Read more on US-China Institute Kerry Simon's intensive rehab program is the walk of his life “Keep going, keep going,” says Simon's physical therapist, Cleveland Clinic staff member Dr. Jennifer Nash, who specializes in improving the lives of patients suffering from the myriad neurological diseases treated at the clinic in Symphony Park. Nash … Read more on Las Vegas Sun Read ...

Officials Scramble to Resolve Emergency Room Closures Spurred by the Mentally Ill

...  scramble to resolve emergency room closures spurred by the mentally ill Brian Sandoval's Behavioral Health and Wellness Council directed Mike Willden, director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, to find ways to handle the crisis faced by Las Vegas Valley hospitals. “The need continues to outpace the … Read more on Las Vegas Review-Journal Mental Health Patients Stay for Days in the Emergency Room Doctors trained to treat heart attacks and traumas said they were finding themselves busy caring for people with psychiatric emergencies, like suicidal tendencies or psychotic break downs. In the emergency department, doctors expect the unexpected, but … Read more on KCRG Read ...

Father of Mentally Ill Son: 'The Time Has Come for All Patient Dumping to Stop'

...  of mentally ill son: 'The time has come for all patient dumping to stop' The issue of patient dumping arose last year at Rawson-Neal Psychiatric Hospital in Las Vegas, which was found to be out of compliance with federal requirements on discharge planning. Darryl Dubroca, CEO and managing director at Spring Mountain … Read more on Las Vegas Review-Journal Ready, willing and able PathPoint is one of several area nonprofit service providers that work with the California Department of Rehabilitation and the Tri-Counties Regional Center and places people with special needs into the marketplace. Other providers in the area include … Read more on Agoura Hills Acorn Read ...

Vegas Themed Party – Decorations, Food, Music?

Question by Allison: Vegas themed party – decorations, food, music? It will be held in a basement with plenty of room to move around. I need ideas for decorations, food, and music. Here’s what I have so far. Decorations: LOTS OF LIGHTS!, dice, roulette wheel, playing cards, card suits Foods: Aside from alcohol, I don’t know! Music: No doubt I’ll play Katy Perry’s “Waking up in Vegas”, but other than that, I haven’t created much of a playlist. I don’t want really over-played rap/hiphop songs. I want some newer but not extremely well-known acid techno, fast paced alt/punk, maybe a little rap (Rehab-like), you know, stuff like that. Songs sung by girls are encouraged! Read more... ...

Irrational Fear of Psychiatric Hospitals.?

Question by Samantha: Irrational fear of psychiatric hospitals.? I’ve never been admitted to one but have a deep fear of being trapped by people I feel are trying to punish me. Would anyone whose been in one care to share their experience? I am just curious… Best answer: Answer by VulcanusNot entirely sure if this fear is Irrational! Nobody wants to be trapped. Answer by naps with catsI have been in a Psychiatric hospital (it also had a section for addicts and dual-issues, like psychiatric and addiction). Read more... ...

State News

...  News Mary Fallin (R), a prominent advocate for seniors called for seven high-ranking officials to resign over conditions in Oklahoma's nursing homes. Wes Bledsoe … Freedom makes products for the mining and water treatment industries. Because exposure to … Read more on McKnight’s Long Term Care News Chris Kattan charged with DUI after freeway crash Singer Bruno Mars was arrested on September 19, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada, on a drug charge. He later accepted a … Lindsay Lohan poses for a mug shot on March 20, 2013 after accepting 90 days in a “locked in” drug rehab facility for misdemeanor … Read more on NEWS.GNOM.ES Read ...