It was “take me out to the ballpark” time again as representatives from drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers around the country converged on Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, on March 9, 2018, for the third annual Invitational Recovery Tournament. Sixty players from 20 facilities toured the stadium, then went to the...
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In the movie “Chariots of Fire,” Scottish Olympian and missionary Eric Liddell is quoted as saying, “And where does the power come from, to see the race to its end? From within.” La Hacienda Admission Specialist Jon Garcia found the inner power to complete his first 140.6-mile triathlon, the Memorial Hermann Ironman North...
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La Hacienda’s commitment to providing safe and effective care for persons recovering from drug and alcohol addiction has earned it The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for behavioral health care. A thorough on-site inspection in February checked the center’s compliance with behavioral healthcare standards in several areas, including care, treatment, and services;...
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The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) got welcome news during its 40th annual leadership conference in Denver: efforts to assure the public of the field’s overall professionalism and integrity are succeeding. The first evening, the Deputy Director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse told attendees that the federal agency considers...
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Cade Saurage, La Hacienda’s Director of Utilization Management and Partnerships, enthusiastically embraces his work. He recently shared the reason for that zeal with a meeting room filled with treatment center professionals in Denver. “Making sure a patient has enough time in clinical care and counseling — so they can start over with a...
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“Everybody’s life has value, meaning, and purpose.” – Jason J. Disclaimer: Alumni Reunion Speaker recordings may be edited from their original version in order to provide some individual privacy. The edits do not change the main intent and message of the speaker. #laharecovery...
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“You will go on to live a happy and successful life however that may look. You will have a sense of purpose.” – Jay K Disclaimer: Alumni Reunion Speaker recordings may be edited from their original version in order to provide some individual privacy. The edits do not change the main intent and...
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By popular demand, Cade Saurage will repeat his well-received presentation on Managed Care Partnering at the National Association of Addiction Treatment Programs (NAATP) 2018 National Addiction Leadership Conference in Denver, May 20-22. Cade, who is La Hacienda’s Director of Utilization Management and Partnerships, first spoke on the topic at last year’s NAATP...
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More than 300 alumni, family members, former staff and guests visited the Hunt campus May 4-6 for the 46th annual La Hacienda Alumni Reunion. Stormy weather Friday morning dissipated just in time for the yearly get together. From registration that afternoon through the alumni meeting on the lawn Sunday morning, conditions were...
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During National Nurses Week, May 6-12, let’s consider the key role La Hacienda’s nurses play in our treatment program. “Patients at La Hacienda have access to 24/7 professional medical care,” says Rikke Sorensen, La Hacienda’s Nurse Administrator. “We are well-staffed, and our nurses have a positive attitude.” That’s especially important during the...
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