Recent changes to the health insurance requirements under the Affordable Care Act have lead to a boom in the number of eating disorder treatment centers across the nation. Some estimates say that the number has grown from 22 centers nationwide to 75 in the last decade.
Eating disorders—from anorexia, bulimia, and orthorexia to binge eating disorder — are extremely complex conditions that are caused by a variety of biological and social factors. A combination of genetics, temperament and personality, traumatic experiences, societal pressures, and environmental factors each play a role to varying degrees for each individual.
Horses have played an important role in the history of The Meadows Ranch. The word “Remuda” refers to the group of horses used to give rest and provide a fresh start for the journey ahead.
Back before The Meadows Ranch was an eating disorder treatment program, it was a dude ranch. Horses helped ranch guests get a fresh start along the dusty desert trails; today, these extraordinary creatures help women and girls get a fresh start along the road to recovery from eating disorders.
The Meadows Ranch is a multi-campus behavioral health treatment center located in Wickenburg. Remuda is seeking RN’s & LPN’s for all shifts. Position duties include conducting patient assessments and provide nursing interventions to patients as assigned. Maintaining a safe and efficient working and treatment environment per facility policies/procedures and best practices. Communicates effectively with the […]
Carrie noticed that her friend Lydia had lost a lot of weight lately. She was paying close attention to her diet and exercising every day. People at school were always complimenting her, even teachers and parents. “What’s your secret?” they’d often say. “I wish I could lose weight that quickly!”