Before the current pandemic, Outpatient Services Administrator Sherri Layton was scheduled to talk about advocacy at a national conference in San Diego. She will instead speak to the now-digital event via the Internet on Wednesday afternoon, June 24. Sherri will address the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) National Collegiate Recovery Conference on the topic “Advocating for Change: Adding … Read More
Aetna Recognizes La Hacienda’s Solutions in Austin as a Preferred Provider
La Hacienda’s Solutions staff are, from left, Intake Coordinator Natalie Roberts, Business Development Specialist David Hutts, Program Director Carla Allen, and Collegiate Program Counselor Mary Pilsitz. Not in the photo is Program Counselor Michael Batton. There is more good news about our relationship with Aetna. The insurance provider has designated La Hacienda’s Solutions, our intensive outpatient program in Austin, as … Read More
Faces of Staff Who Continue Aiding Recovery During Pandemic
Recently we posted the image below of the masked faces of 12 members of our nursing and clinical staffs to point out that despite the pandemic, they continue to provide treatment and care for our patients. The masks are necessary because most of their work is done in person, but as we noted then, “their eyes still watch over our … Read More
Quarantine Recipes – Mexican Chicken Casserole
While we practice social distancing, many are stuck at home, cooking and eating while perusing social media. There’s time to do more in the kitchen than usual, so we asked our staff to share some of their favorite Quarantine Recipes. We will be posting them here in the coming weeks and hope they help fill both time and stomachs. By Ashley … Read More
Can You Identify Our Masked Staff?
During the pandemic, some staff have found teleconferencing using programs like Zoom handy for keeping in touch. For example, our Alumni Support people are using such tools to stay in contact with alumni. Most of our work at the treatment center is done in person, however, and continues that way. Our dedicated women and men partially cover their faces as … Read More
Quarantine Recipes – Turkey Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
While we practice social distancing, many are stuck at home, cooking and eating while perusing social media. There’s time to do more in the kitchen than usual, so we asked our staff to share some of their favorite Quarantine Recipes. We will be posting them here in the coming weeks and hope they help fill both time and stomachs. By Angela … Read More
Especially During Pandemic, Nurses Deserve Recognition
The week before May 12 — Florence Nightingale’s birthday — is annually celebrated as National Nurses Week in the United States. Nightingale, who managed and trained British nurses during the Crimean War (1853-1856), is considered the founder of modern nursing. The field of medicine she pioneered is again notably in the front lines as the world battles the COVID-19 pandemic. … Read More
Quarantine Recipes – Turkish Chicken Kabobs
While we practice social distancing, many are stuck at home, cooking and eating while perusing social media. There’s time to do more in the kitchen than usual, so we asked our staff to share some of their favorite Quarantine Recipes. We will be posting them here in the coming weeks and hope they help fill both time and stomachs. By Carly … Read More
Encouraging Words from Our Staff
We invited members of the La Hacienda staff–at the residential treatment center in Hunt and at outpatient centers and offices around Texas–to record short video clips of encouraging statements as we fight the COVID-19 pandemic. These personal statements were compiled into a short video, Encouraging Words, which you can view through the link below. In Encouraging Words, you will see … Read More
Quarantine Recipes – Chicken and Dressing Casserole
While we practice social distancing, many of us are stuck at home, cooking and eating while perusing social media. There’s time to do more in the kitchen than usual, so we asked our staff to share some of their favorite Quarantine Recipes. We will be posting them here in the coming weeks and hope they help fill both time and stomachs. … Read More