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📣 Institutes Of Health Announces Appointment of Scott Strickland as Chief Operating Officer (COO).   SAN DIEGO, CA — Institutes of Health (“IOH”), a leading transdisciplinary Workers’ Compensation treatment organization focused on patients suffering from complex and chronic conditions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Strickland as Chief Operating Officer (COO).   "We are excited to welcome Scott to the IOH family," said Elic Anbar, Co-Founder and CEO at IOH. “Scott’s wealth of experience and proven track record will be invaluable assets supporting IOH towards continued success and innovation."   Until now, Elic Anbar has been filling the roles of both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Elic will continue as Chief Executive Officer now having the time to dedicate to the growing executive needs of IOH and focusing on the opening of future Anaheim and Los Angeles clinic locations.   Scott is a seasoned leader with a track record of success across diverse health care organizations. Notably, Scott's journey in healthcare began as a Physical Therapist, ascending through various management roles with a steadfast commitment to excellence. This gives him a deep understanding of all aspects of an organization such as ours, both clinical and management.   "The opportunity to join an organization on the cutting edge of biopsychological evidenced based medicine that makes a tremendous difference in each patient's life is exciting and resonates with my moral compass. I am thrilled to help the organization grow and bring services to populations who will benefit tremendously from the company's medical model and approach to care," Scott states.   With a background driving operational excellence and growth, Scott joins IOH from Work Health Solutions, where he served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Revenue Officer. Previously, at US HealthWorks, Scott rose to the role of Executive Officer and Senior Vice President of Therapy Operations, overseeing a vast network of 221 locations across the United States.   About Institutes of Health Institutes of Health (IOH) is widely recognized for its reputation as an innovative provider of world-class care, IOH is characterized by a combination of expertise and compassion, particularly for patients in the Workers’ Compensation arena dealing with Chronic Pain, Brain Injury, PTSD, and associated disabilities. Notably, these conditions represent a substantial portion, ranging over 90%, of the expenses associated with Workers' Compensation claims. IOH is firmly committed to systematically addressing these challenges through a transdisciplinary treatment approach aimed at improving clinical outcomes, expediting assessments for Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and Permanent and Stationary (P&S) status, and ultimately reducing the overall expense of claims. This is achieved through a coordinated and efficient offering across the entire continuum of care.

Join us Thursday, August 1, at 3 pm PDT for the the launch of the webinar series --> Understanding Chronicity in Workers' Compensation: Part 1 ⭐ Register https://lnkd.in/gMcbh6X3 Institutes Of Health is proud to present this 3-part series focused on chronicity in workers' compensation. Our objective is to provide workers’ compensation stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of chronicity in chronic pain conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and Post Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSD) through the lens of the advanced biopsychosocial model. Participants will better understand chronicity, its impact on recovery, and how it affects these complex conditions and prolongs disability. The discussion will highlight the importance of viewing and treating these conditions as chronic rather than acute/subacute issues and integrating evidence-based biopsychosocial approaches in treatment to achieve better outcomes within the workers’ compensation system. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 💡Define chronicity and its characteristics, including how it impacts the disease course and prolongs medical dependence. 💡Understand the statistical prevalence of chronic issues related to chronic pain, mild to moderate TBIs, and PTSD. 💡Explain the advanced biopsychosocial model and its application in chronic health conditions. 💡Recognize how chronicity interferes with recovery and impacts the long-term management of these conditions. 💡Identify key elements of successful treatment, emphasizing resiliency, self-efficacy, and self-management.

Are you enjoying Institutes Of Health Summer recipe series? Every Tuesday during July, we are sharing a featured recipe from Chef Denise Roa, Director-Clinical Nutrition Services at IOH. Each recipe highlights fruits and vegetables that are plentiful during the Summer months. Today we share a tasty granola snack you can easily make at home. 👉 👉 👉 Did you know? Homemade granola is easy to make and a wonderful go-to, portable snack. It is calorie dense, full of protein, fiber and micronutrients, plus it doesn't have all the sugar that store-bought granola may have. This week, our featured recipe is... ORANGE 🍊 CRANBERRY 🍒 GRANOLA: INGREDIENTS: 3 cups gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 1/2 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup cranberries 1/2 cup pistachios or cashews 1 TBSP ground cinnamon 3/4 TSP ground ginger 1 1/2 cup orange juice 1 orange zested (zest from 1 orange) 1 TSP vanilla extract 2 TSP coconut oil PREPARATION: 1. Preheat the oven to 325˚F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with coconut oil. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and dry spices. 3. In another bowl, whisk together the orange juice, zest, and vanilla. 4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well. 5. Spread the granola evenly over the baking sheet and bake for 1 to 1½ hours, checking every 20 minutes. When the granola starts to brown, take care that the outside edges do not burn. 6. Cool, then store the granola in an airtight container until ready to use. Enjoy! About Chef Denise: Denise Roa oversees the culinary culture at Institutes Of Health (IOH) at the intersection of lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and the concepts of seasonal, local, and farm-to-table applications. The implementation of IOH’s nutritional culture forms one of the pillars of the evidence-based foundations of all the Institutes’ programs and is engineered to help patients understand the connection between a healthy lifestyle and addressing chronic conditions. It also aims to provide insight into the relationship between implementing healthy eating patterns and the impact on health promotion. Most importantly, the design assists individuals in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviors such as improving diet, increasing activity, managing stress, and sleeping well as forms of prevention and intervention. If you like this kind of information, let us know in the comments. Have a question about our recipe? Please ask. We'd love to hear from you. 👉 👉 👉 Want to learn more about why eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is good for you? Write "Nutrition" in the comments to learn more. #summer #recipe #healthcare #nutrition #education #workerscompensation #workerscomp #eathealthy #selfhelp #culture #wellness #leadership #innovation #selfefficacy

Institutes Of Health summer recipe series continues... Are you familiar with what fruits and vegetables are best to eat during the Summer season? This month, we are sharing a weekly featured recipe from Chef Denise Roa, Director-Clinical Nutrition Services at IOH. Every recipe highlights fruits and vegetables that are plentiful during the Summer months. This week, our featured recipe is Mango 🥭 Gazpacho (no cooking!): Prep Time: 20 mins Servings: 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 10 oz frozen mango chunks thawed (do not drain) 3/4 cup cold water, or as needed 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 TBSP lime juice 1 TBSP extra-virgin olive oil 1 large mango pitted and diced 2 Persian cucumbers diced small 1/2 small red onion finely chopped (approx 1/4 cup) 1 small Serrano pepper finely chopped 4 TBSP chopped fresh chives 4 TBSP chopped fresh cilantro 4 TBSP chopped fresh mint 1 TBSP fresh ginger minced 1 TBSP fresh turmeric minced 1 watermelon radish sliced very thin 1 lime cut in wedges PREPARATION: 1. Combine thawed mango chunks, water, rice vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a blender. 2. Process until smooth, transfer to a bowl. 3. Stir in diced fresh mango, cucumber, red onion, peppers, chives, cilantro, mint, ginger, and turmeric. 4. Add salt and black pepper to taste. 5. Refrigerate for 1 hour. 6. Serve in a chilled glass dish and garnish with chile lime seasoning, watermelon radish and a lime wedge. Enjoy! About Chef Denise: Denise Roa oversees the culinary culture at Institutes Of Health (IOH) at the intersection of lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and the concepts of seasonal, local, and farm-to-table applications. The implementation of IOH’s nutritional culture forms one of the pillars of the evidence-based foundations of all the Institutes’ programs and is engineered to help patients understand the connection between a healthy lifestyle and addressing chronic conditions. It also aims to provide insight into the relationship between implementing healthy eating patterns and the impact on health promotion. Most importantly, the design assists individuals in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviors such as improving diet, increasing activity, managing stress, and sleeping well as forms of prevention and intervention. If you like this kind of information, let us know in the comments. We'd love to hear from you. 👉 👉 👉 Want to learn more about why eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is good for you? Write "Nutrition" in the comments to learn more. #summer #recipe #healthcare #nutrition #education #workerscompensation #workerscomp #eathealthy #selfhelp #culture #wellness #leadership #innovation #selfefficacy

Summer is here! Do you know what fruits and vegetables are best to eat in the Summer season? This month, we'll share a featured recipe each week from Chef Denise Roa, Director-Clinical Nutrition Services at IOH. Every recipe highlights fruits and vegetables that are plentiful during the Summer months. This week, our featured recipe is Watermelon Ceviche (no fish or seafood): Prep Time: 20 mins Servings: 4-6 INGREDIENTS: 1 medium seedless watermelon, cut into 1/2" cubes 4 Persian cucumbers cut in half moons 2 cups shelled edamame 3 scallions sliced thin 1/2 bunch mint sliced thin 3 TBSP toasted sesame seeds 1 small Serrano chile sliced thin (optional) Combine in a large bowl. FOR THE SAUCE: 10 oz. tamari (gluten free soy sauce) 3 oz. water 2 oranges - fresh squeezed 2 lemons - use 1 for lemon zest and juice from both lemons 2 limes - fresh squeezed 2 TBSP sesame oil Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and combine. Add sauce to watermelon mixture 1/2 hour before serving. Serve with baked tostadas and sliced avocado 🥑. Enjoy! About Chef Denise: Denise Roa oversees the culinary culture at Institutes Of Health (IOH) at the intersection of lifestyle medicine, clinical nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, anti-inflammatory nutrition, and the concepts of seasonal, local, and farm-to-table applications. The implementation of IOH’s nutritional culture forms one of the pillars of the evidence-based foundations of all the Institutes’ programs and is engineered to help patients understand the connection between a healthy lifestyle and addressing chronic conditions. It also aims to provide insight into the relationship between implementing healthy eating patterns and the impact on health promotion. Most importantly, the design assists individuals in adopting and sustaining healthy behaviors such as improving diet, increasing activity, managing stress, and sleeping well as forms of prevention and intervention. 👉 👉 👉 Interested in receiving more nutritional tips from IOH that have anti-inflammatory benefits and promote overall health? Write "Nutrition" in the comments to learn more. #summer #recipe #healthcare #nutrition #education #workerscompensation #workerscomp #eathealthy #selfhelp #culture #wellness #leadership #innovation #selfefficacy

Join us at 78th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference and 35th Safety & Health Conference on Walking in Their Shoes: Compassionate Care for Police Officers and Firefighters. Looking forward to moderating this panel! Looking forward to seeing you there! #WCI2024 - via #Whova event app

HAPPENING TODAY -- Join Institutes Of Health and The City of San Diego today at 12pm PDT, and participate in our second session of a two-part webinar series moderated by Yvonne Guibert, hosted by WorkCompCentral, and featuring The City of San Diego's Risk Manager, Joseph Sousa, San Diego's Police Alcohol & Substance Abuse Program Coordinator, Deanna Dotta. This series is focused on raising awareness about PTSD for workers' compensation professionals in alignment with PTSD Awareness Month, observed annually in June. Join us for this informative webinar to better understand and advocate for men and women who courageously serve on the front lines. ⭐ Register --> https://lnkd.in/gk8wMZWm

Join Institutes Of Health on Thursday, June 27th, at 12pm PDT, participate in our second session of a two-part webinar series moderated by Yvonne Guibert, hosted by WorkCompCentral, and featuring The City of San Diego's Risk Manager, Joseph Sousa, San Diego's Police Alcohol & Substance Abuse Program Coordinator, Deanna Dotta. This series is focused on raising awareness about PTSD for workers' compensation professionals in alignment with PTSD Awareness Month, observed annually in June. Join us for this informative webinar to better understand and advocate for men and women who courageously serve on the front lines. ⭐ Register --> https://lnkd.in/gk8wMZWm In Part 2, our panelists delve into the unique challenges faced by first responders battling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) within the workers' compensation system. From understanding the nuances of PTSD distinctions to the vital need for early intervention for first responders with these injuries, we'll explore the critical need for tailored care for these brave individuals serving and protecting our communities. Learn the value of intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and their transformative impact on reducing disability levels. Discover strategies for streamlining treatment processes and ensuring timely access to essential care, as demonstrated by the City of San Diego. Discover how gold standard IOPs not only lead to better outcomes but also can reduce healthcare costs and utilization. We'll also get insights from City of San Diego’s outcomes, looking at the remarkable outcomes they have achieved over the past decade.

ELEVATE® Conference® -- In May 2024, Work Comp professionals gathered for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 ELEVATE Workers’ Compensation & Leadership Conference. Along with host company Akeso Occupational Health and proud Diamond Sponsor HUB International, we "Sailed into Summer" in the stunning setting of San Diego's Marriott Marquis. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and presenters for their invaluable participation. We kicked off the conference with our 2nd Annual Karaoke For A Cause event, benefiting Hazel’s Hands. This electrifying evening combined networking, music, and philanthropy, setting a new standard for charitable events and creating unforgettable memories with our guests. ELEVATE® is dedicated to advancing Workers’ Compensation by tackling the system’s most significant challenges and inspiring leaders to make a meaningful impact. Watch for details as we make plans to bring WorkCompCentral's Comp Laude® Awards and Gala to ELEVATE® in 2025! 👨✈️👩✈️ Cruise Directors: Duane Johnson Yvonne Guibert 💎 Diamond Sponsor: HUB International 🎉 HH Sponsor: Spine & Sport Physical Therapy 🤝 Charity: Hazel's Hands | Dr. Dr. Tyrone Spears 🎧 Live Kick Off Show / Podcast Sponsor: Institutes Of Health ♫ ♪ Karaoke for a Cause Sponsor: Laughlin, Falbo, Levy & Moresi, LLP 💛 Injured Worker Grant Sponsor: Pharmco USA, Brooks Rehabilitation 🎤 Karaoke for a Cause Host: Adam Lopez 🎤 Special Guest Host: Carlos Luna 🤩 Premier Sponsors: CorVel Corporation, Ametros, CONTINUITY CARE HOME NURSES, Arrowhead Evaluation Services, Inc, PureTek Corp, and Ottobock 💡 ELEVATE® Presenters: Rafael Gonzalez, Esq., Bridget Smith, Annie M. Davidson, George Parisotto, William Zachry, Ron Carter, Brook Feerick, Doug Clark, Michelle Darringer, Joanne Bautista, Joelle J., Ruth Aguilera, Marla Perez, PHR, Leslie Cadet, MD, MPH, Kimberly Kinney, Stuart Colburn, Hon. Robert Rassp, Joseph Sousa, Dawn Watkins, Michelle Sebring, Les Shute, Raja Sundaram, Gia Sawko, Dave Chmiel, Dr. Katherine Turner, Negar Matian, Esq, Dr. Gene Ma, Yvonne Guibert, Josh Schuette, DPT, MBA, WRP, DPT, Declan Graham, and Josh Shutts

New episode of #deconstructingcomp available now! We are thrilled to introduce you to Chief David Picone, our first-ever fire chief on our podcast. He is the Fire Department Battalion Chief and Health and Safety Officer with the City of San Diego. June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we are happy to share our recent interview with Chief Picone. In this episode, Chief Picone shares his educational background, his desire to be a rock star, his journey as a career firefighter, and how he has grown to be a steward for cultural change with the City of San Diego Fire Department. The success of San Diego's program has attracted attention from fire departments across the nation and even the Tokyo Fire Department, the largest urban fire department in the world, and Chief Picone has been an integral part of the program since 2017. We can't wait for you to hear this episode! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/er6CwZCR Other important links: City of San Diego Fire-Rescue Health and Safety Office https://lnkd.in/e-b5aCPj Drexel University's Fire Service Organizational Culture of Safety (FOCUS) program for fire departments. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e344iPtF Institutes of Health is the company offering the "Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)" https://lnkd.in/ez6thbxK ¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your friends on social media. Find Deconstructing Comp on LinkedIn or follow us on Twitter @deconstructcomp #newepisode #workerscomp #workerscompensation