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Press Releases & Articles

Press Releases

February 18, 2010 : Mary Bartlett, Ph.D., Joins Magnolia Creek Treatment Center for Eating Disorders as Clinical Director

Treatment Center hires Dr. Mary Bartlett as Clinical Director.

January 11, 2010 : Marisa Goodwin Joins Magnolia Creek as Director of Marketing

Treatment Center hires former Executive Director of The Eating Disorders Information Network

October 29, 2009 : Magnolia Creek Launches Partial Hospitalization Program to Expand Treatment Services for Clients

PHP addition will enhance Magnolia Creek's residential program to provide the most comprehensive eating disorders treatment options in the state of Alabama.

February 23, 2009 : Magnolia Creek Collaborates with State Senator Harri Anne Smith to Present Resolution During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating disorder treatment center marks week with candlelight vigil, a new family support group, presentations at universities, and legislation to promote awareness across the state of Alabama.

January 14, 2009 : Magnolia Creek & The Eating Disorder Center of Alabama Premiere "America the Beautiful" in Birmingham

Eating disorder treatment centers join forces to bring powerful documentary and its filmmaker to audiences in Birmingham and other cities across the South.

April 17, 2008 : Magnolia Creek Marks One-Year Anniversary and Enhances After Care Program

Birmingham-based eating disorder treatment center looks back with pride on an inaugural year full of accomplishments and makes plans for future growth.

February 19, 2008 : National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Panel Explores "The Path to True Recovery"

Magnolia Creek and the Alabama Network for Eating Disorders Awareness host a panel discussion with eating disorder professionals, families, and survivors of eating disorders.

February 11, 2008 : Magnolia Creek Featured on "Dr. Phil" During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Clinical director appears on national talk show to consult and raise awareness about eating disorders and treatment options.

December 18, 2007 : Magnolia Creek Awarded Three-Year Accreditation and Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission

Birmingham eating disorder treatment center receives recognition for its commitment to national standards for health care quality and safety.

August 16, 2007 : Eating Disorder Services Bloom at Magnolia Creek

Initial success and positive feedback from residents prompts eating disorder treatment center to expand operations and services.

August 15, 2007 : Magnolia Creek's New CEO Fixes Everything From Light Fixtures to Payroll

Eating disorder treatment center lures Jim Palmer out of retirement to head their operations.

Articles & Other Media

July 1, 2009 : Renfrew Perspectives: Shame on You - Shame-Reduction Exercises in Treatment of Eating Disorders

Directors Nicole Siegfried and Elizabeth Mullins have contributed an article to The Renfrew Center Foundation’s biannual publication for women’s mental health care professionals. Their article discusses the role of shame in eating disorders and provides several experiential-based shame-reduction exercises for treatment professionals to use.
Download and read the article.
Download and read the entire publication on their website.

May 1, 2008 : Lipstick Magazine: Fighting Ed

Director Nicole Siegfried contributes an article discussing her experiences with treating eating disorders and her  frustration at how media influences body image.
Download and read the article.

February 28, 2008 : CBS-42 segment: Help for Women with Eating Disorders

Magnolia Creek was recently featured in the evening news on CBS-42 with reporter Nicole Wyatt.
Read a summary about the segment on their website.

February 25, 2008 : Dr. Phil Show

Director Nicole Siegfried makes an appearance on the Dr. Phil show to consult on a case and offer assistance.
Read more information about the episode on the Dr. Phil website.

December 1, 2007 : ALDA Connection: Eating Disorder Services Bloom at Magnolia Creek

Magnolia Creek's dietitian, Suzanne Eleazer, and exercise and wellness specialist, Kim McLeod have contributed an article about the treatment center to the Alabama Dietetic Association's Fall Newsletter.
Download and read the newsletter (article on pages 6-7) from their website.

November 28, 2007 : The Birmingham News: Center Offers Help for Eating Disorders

Magnolia Creek is featured on the front page of "The Birmingham News" in an article by staff writer Anna Velasco.
Read the article on their website.