The Renfrew Center Celebrates 25 Years in Philadelphia, PA

Photo (left to right): Cindy Shore, Director of Northeast Operations; Dr. Susan Ice, Medical Director of The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia; Diane Buchter, COO of The Renfrew Centers; Judi Goldstein, Vice President of The Renfrew Center Foundation; Sam Menaged, Founder and President of The Renfrew Centers; Pamela Menaged, and Mike Terwilliger, CFO of The Renfrew Centers.

The Renfrew Center is celebrating its 25th anniversary as the country’s first residential eating disorder facility and largest treatment network.

On Friday, June 11, 2010, The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia hosted a wonderful event to celebrate this milestone. Past and present employees were joined by professionals from around the Philadelphia region to commemorate Renfrew’s presence in the field of eating disorders over the past 25 years.

The event’s program featured speeches from Sam Menaged, JD, Founder and President of The Renfrew Center, Susan Ice, MD, Vice President and Medical Director for The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia, and a former patient of The Renfrew Center, followed by a presentation of patient artwork from Sondra Rosenberg, ATR-BC, Creative Arts Therapist for The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia. Wrapping up an outstanding evening, Mr. Menaged planted a tree to symbolize Renfrew’s hope for continued growth and success in treating women with eating disorders.

The Renfrew Center will be hosting many more events throughout the year at each of its locations to celebrate this milestone.

Photo: Sondra Rosenberg, ATR-BC, Creative Arts Therapist at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia presents a recovery quilt made by patients at the Center.

Photo: A Renfrew alumna with her daughter shares her inspirational story of recovery at The Renfrew Center of Philadelphia.

Photo: Tree planting ceremony. (Left to right): Mike Terwilliger, Susan Ice, Sam Menaged,
Judi Goldstein, and Diane Buchter.

The Renfrew Center has helped more than 55,000 women with eating disorders and other behavioral health issues. The treatment philosophy emphasizes a respect for the unique psychology of women, the importance of a collaborative therapeutic relationship, and the belief that every woman needs to actively participate in her own recovery. The Renfrew Center has facilities in Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas.