Wellbeing Digital Sciences Subsidiary IRP Health Receives Approval From Veterans Affairs Canada for Reactivation Program
March 03 2022 - 3:00AM
Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. (“Wellbeing” or the
“Company”) (NEO: MEDI) (OTC: KONEF) (FRA: MY0), an
evidence-based healthcare company focused on innovative clinical
solutions, artificial intelligence-powered digital therapeutics and
contract research, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned
subsidiary, IRP Health Ltd. (“
IRP” or the
“
Subsidiary”) has recently had its innovative
Reactivation therapy program (“
Reactivation” or
the “
Therapy Program”) formally
approved by Veterans Affairs Canada (“
VAC”) as an
interdisciplinary clinic outpatient program at three
locations. IRP currently has four clinic locations across Canada
and is among the first operators to meet VAC’s new criteria that is
aimed at providing high-quality programs for veterans. The Company
expects IRP’s location in Ottawa, Ontario to also be approved to
offer the Therapy Program by VAC imminently.
Reactivation is a 12-week, physician-supervised,
interdisciplinary pain management program that assists veterans
with chronic musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The Therapy Program
aims to help veterans return to behaviours that are consistent with
being well, rather than behaviours that are consistent with
suffering. The goals of Reactivation are to decrease distressing
symptoms, increase engagement in the community and increase the
ability to complete daily tasks. The Therapy Program also strives
to reduce patient disability in both the short and long term, while
giving veterans better control and understanding of their pain and
health challenges. Reactivation combines psychiatry, psychology,
occupational therapy, physiotherapy, kinesiology and dietetics to
provide an interdisciplinary approach and a cutting-edge
treatment.
Founded in 2016, IRP began as a rehabilitation
and performance centre offering exercise therapy and rehabilitation
programs in Victoria, British Columbia. IRP builds safe and
supportive environments while demonstrating modern, evidence-based
physical rehabilitation programs designed specifically for the
needs of veterans and first responders. Building on the success of
over 15,000 treatments in the flagship Victoria location. IRP is
adding new locations and programs to improve access to much needed
treatments.
VAC is a government organization for current and
former members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Royal Canadian Mounted
Police or their family members. It provides services and benefits
intended to improve the well-being of veterans and their kin with
the estimated total number of veterans in Canada being 617, 800.1
Of these veterans, it is estimated that more than 24% of them have
a mental illness, such as PTSD, and 95% of those veterans have been
diagnosed with a chronic physical health condition.2 The approval
of the Therapy Program has the potential to make a difference in
the lives of many veterans who are coping with mental and physical
illnesses.
“VAC’s approval of the Reactivation program is a
significant milestone for Wellbeing and for the physical and mental
health of veterans. This brings us one step closer to achieving our
goal of a Canadian wide network of purpose-built programs for
veterans and first responders who desperately need access to care,”
said Adam Deffett, Interim CEO of Wellbeing. “I am very proud of
IRP’s achievements and we fully committed to further expanding
their work. These are the moments that fuel Wellbeing’s growth and
the achievement of its goals to positively impact the mental health
realm,” added Mr. Deffett.
Veterans and first responders looking for more
information on Reactivation and IRP locations can visit
www.irphealth.ca or call +1 (778) 535-5312.
ABOUT WELLBEING DIGITAL
SCIENCES
Wellbeing Digital Sciences Inc. (formerly
KetamineOne Capital Limited) is an evidence-based healthcare
company focused on innovative clinical solutions, artificial
intelligence-powered digital therapeutics and contract research.
Its mission is supported by a network of North American clinics
that provide ketamine-assisted therapies and other types of
treatment to patients as well as through a contract research
organization that offer clinical trials services to clients
pursuing drug development. In essence, the company exists to make
breakthrough treatments more accessible and to offer patients
transformational experiences.
On behalf of:
WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES
INC.
"Adam Deffett"Adam Deffett, Interim CEO
For further information, please contact:
Nick Kuzyk, Investor RelationsTel:
1-844-746-6351Email: ir@wellbeingdigital.co Web:
www.wellbeingdigital.coTwitter: @Wellbeing_IR
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Endnotes:
- “Demographics”, Government of
Canada, March 31 2021,
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/about-vac/news-media/facts-figures/1-0
- “Understanding mental health”,
Government of Canada, March 31 2021,
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/health-support/mental-health-and-wellness/understanding-mental-health
SOURCE: WELLBEING DIGITAL SCIENCES
INC.
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