All Press Releases for August 13, 2012

Manuel Fraga Jr. Named a VIP Member of Worldwide Who's Who for Excellence in Health Care Management

Manuel Fraga Jr. works to create a healthy community through his devotion to making mental health and substance abuse services available to those who need them most



    MIAMI, FL, August 13, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Manuel Fraga Jr., the Chief Executive Officer of Regis House, Inc., a behavioral health care rehabilitative facility that provides co-occurring psychiatric/mental health, and substance abuse treatment services, and school-based prevention programs, has been recognized by Worldwide Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in providing health care management services.

A noted CEO in the health care industry with an extensive track record in health care management, Mr. Fraga joined Regis House, Inc., in the fall of 2006. He holds a Master of Business Administration with Specialization in Health Administration from the University of Miami and received baccalaureate degrees in biological sciences and clinical psychology from Florida International University. Since his arrival at Regis House, Mr. Fraga has re-engineered the supportive adult services division, making it a viable model center within South Florida for behavioral health care services. Sixteen years of industry experience prepared Mr. Fraga well for his duties in his current position. An expert in clinical operations, managed care, physician practice management and behavioral health, Mr. Fraga is responsible for managing operational, clinical, and fiscal duties, upholding standards of compliance and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organization. He also works collaboratively with City/Municipal, and Miami-Dade County officials.

The programs at Regis House, Inc. are designed to increase drug and alcohol awareness, helping children and adolescents to develop the ability to make healthier decisions, and recognize positive alternatives to substance abuse. The organization also offers family therapy, individual, and group mental health and substance abuse counseling, and runs an intervention program targeting adolescents 17 and under, providing re-offense prevention services to youth who are already involved in the Juvenile Justice System. Parents can actively participate in the program through a parental support group offered weekly in English and Spanish. Regis House, Inc. even helps uninsured individuals gain access to health care and determine eligibility for low cost health care.

Mr. Fraga attributes his success in relation to these programs to his hands-on approach and ability to lead by example. His natural passion for health care and science led him in the direction of his profession. In the future, Mr. Fraga intends to continue working in health care, and he aspires to become a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. Mr. Fraga is a member of CEO Circle and served for three consecutive years as a lecturer/faculty member of the University of Miami School of Continuing Studies and Healthcare Management Certificate Programs. In his spare time, he enjoys art, collecting antiques and traveling.

For more information about Regis House, Inc., visit http://regishouse.org.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

For more information, please visit http://www.worldwidewhoswho.com.

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