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Dr. Kim to Co-Chair Substance Related & Addictive Disorders

Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS is excited to share the news that she will be co-chairing the Substance Related and Addictive Disorders Special Interest Group along with David Wiss, PhD, RDN.

We hope you will join this upcoming webinar featuring Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS and moderated by David Wiss, PhD, RDN, on Friday, May 13, 2022, 12 p.m. EDT.

Eating Disorder Clinical Case Conference: unique considerations in the care of patients with eating disorder and co-occurring substance use disorder

Hosted by the Substance SIG

Co-chairs: Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS and David Wiss, PhD, RDN
Friday, May 13, 2022 | 12 p.m. EDT

Presenters: Colleen Kestel, RDN, and Rachel Goodwin, LCPC, CADC
Moderators: David Wiss, PhD, RDN, and Jillian Lampert, PhD, RD, FAED

Despite research showing up to 50% of patients with eating disorders misuse substances, and those with co-occurring SUD have worse outcomes and higher mortality risk, this patient population continues to be under-researched, poorly understood and underserved in both addiction and eating disorder clinical settings.

This webinar will feature two presenters practicing  a  unique care delivery model which fully integrates eating disorder and substance use disorder care for patients with  co-occurring illness. Two clinical cases will be presented with discussion and Q&A facilitated by Drs. Wiss and Lampert including diagnostic considerations, nutritional care, medical comorbidity and peer community support for this patient population.

Zoom link for this presentation has been posted to the AED Substance and Addictive Disorders SIG community, click here.

Please contact the Substance SIG co-chair Kim Dennis, MD, CEDS, at drkim@suncloudhealth.com with questions.

The is Substance Related and Addictive Disorders Special Interest Group a multidisciplinary network of academics and clinicians with interest and expertise in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders and substance use disorders. 

OUR GOALS

  • Promote research and practice in the prevention and treatment of Substance Use and Eating Disorders
  • Reduce barriers to treatment for the ED patient with co-occurring addictive disorders
  • Promote utilization of evidence-based treatments
  • Disseminate new findings related to treatment of EDs and SUDs
  • Dialogue with professionals and agencies on EDs/SUDs
  • Promote resource sharing among international professionals
  • Increase EDs/SUDs content at the ICED conference
  • Foster research collaboration among members

Click here for more details on the community.

Elizabeth E. Sita, MD
Medical Director of Adult Services
Dr. Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with eating disorders. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Chicago and graduated with Highest Honors. She then earned her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. She subsequently completed residency with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was elected Chief Resident and received the Resident Psychiatrist Leadership & Service Award. Upon completing her training, Dr. Sita came to Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, where she served as Assistant Medical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders and Director of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Services before transitioning to lead the new inpatient eating disorder unit as Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital – Chicago. In these roles, she has cared for a multitude of adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders as well as severe, cooccurring mood, trauma, personality, and substance use disorders. Dr. Sita has been recognized throughout her training and practice for a commitment to excellence in patient care and for her ability to engage patients in their most challenging moments. Her passions include the care of treatment-resistant eating and mood disorders as well as questions of medical capacity and end-of-life decision making. She believes that, first and foremost, human connection is key to mental health and well-being and strives to share this philosophy in each and every patient encounter. She is excited to bring her expertise to SunCloud Health as the Medical Director of Adult Services!   VIDEO: Meet Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, Medical Director of Adult Services  
Lacey Lemke, PsyD
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services

Dr. Lacey Lemke (she/her) is a licensed clinical health psychologist with specialized expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and the practice of medical and health psychology. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology with a Primary Care emphasis at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Lemke went on to complete both her predoctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship through Ascension Health, where she gained advanced training working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-injurious behaviors, as well as within pediatric subspecialty settings including endocrinology, neurology, and adolescent medicine.

Dr. Lemke is deeply committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment. Her professional mission is to support patients in achieving their fullest potential by guiding them to the most appropriate level of care and empowering them to make meaningful, sustainable progress toward improved health and well-being.