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      Tykes & Teens Appoints Dr.                           “I am honored to be taking on this important roll,” said   a series of programs geared toward mental health issues
      Agnieszka Marshall, Psy.D.,                        Tykes & Teens newly appointed Chief Clinical Officer   and the prevention of substance abuse for children,
                                                                                                           conducts community psycho-educational seminars and
                                                         Dr. Agnieszka Marshall, Psy.D., CAPD. “As we continue
      CAP, As Chief Clinical Officer                     furthering our agency’s growth, it is of utmost importance   workshops for mental health professionals, champions
                                                         to me and our team to excel beyond providing the highest   social awareness campaigns, oversees a classroom-
        Tykes &  Teens, a                                caliber of care the mental health field has to offer. Having   based prevention curriculum, and coordinates free and
      leading provider of the                            been through so much throughout the past year’s pandemic,   fun activities for tweens and teens in the community.
      highest quality, evidence-                         it’s what our children, families and communities not only   In addition, she has been a guest lecturer for various
      b a se d m e nt a l  h e a l t h                   need, but deserve now more than ever.”            psychology-related graduate and undergraduate courses,
      services and programs for                            Marshall has dedicated her 14-year career to the   has consulted on various community task forces, and has
      children and adolescents                           nonprofit mental health field – strongly believing in a   maintained a private practice since 2011 with a special
      for nearly 25 years, has                           responsibility to support her community. She joined Tykes   focus on women’s issues and wellness. Marshall is a
      appointed  Dr. Agnieszka                           & Teens in 2006 and most recently served as the agency’s   licensed clinical psychologist and certified addictions
      Marshall, Psy.D., CAP,                             director of prevention services where she has implemented   professional who earned her doctorate and master’s
      as  Chief  Clinical  Officer.                      numerous evidence-based programs spanning the four-  degrees in clinical psychology from the Florida Institute
      In the  newly  created                             county Treasure Coast region. She developed and leads   of Technology.
      position, Marshall is
      responsible for the overall  Tykes & Teens Chief Clinical
      direction, leadership and  Officer  Dr. Agnieszka
      oversight of  Tykes &  Marshall, Psy.D., CAP
      Teens’ clinical, quality
      and safety programs. She will oversee the development,   Colorectal cancer screening: No good
      accountability and measurement of the agency’s
      evidenced-based programs and services with a focus on    reason to put it off.
      providing quality safe clinical care for the children and
      communities the agency serves, which is more important
      than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic.
        “We are laser focused on providing continuous
      improvements in the clinical quality and client safety   Everyone knows that colonoscopies are        We ask that you help us maintain a safe
      of our evidence-based programming and services for
      children  and  adolescents,”  said Tykes  & Teens  CEO   a tool to detect colorectal cancer – the     environment by:
      Eric Garza, MHA, LCSW. “Dr. Marshall’s longtime          second leading cause of cancer-related       • Practicing social and physical
      clinical expertise and proficiency in developing quality   deaths among men and the third leading      distancing
      programming for children and families throughout the     cause among women in the United              • Wearing a mask while in our facilities
      Treasure Coast will be integral to building the strong
      structure and continued growth of our high-quality       States.                                      • Washing and sanitizing your hands
      evidence-based programs and services, and meeting the                                                  properly
      clinical needs of the communities we serve.”             Colonoscopy is known as the gold
                                                               standard – the best, most accurate test      As we continue to welcome all patients
                                                               to screen for colorectal cancer. Since       back for regular, routine care, we will
                                                               most cancers start as polyps, cancer can     continue making your safety a top
                                                               be prevented when polyps are removed         concern.
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                                                               made it easier and less of a stress. It
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