A million dollars for eating disorders care in New York

Some good news for a change. I have just returned from 2 weeks leave to the news that Governor George Pataki has committed New York state to $1 million a year to help fund three centres to care for patients with eating disorders. The centers will create the first government-supported public centers in New York for the treatment of anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. The treatment will be covered under Medicaid for those with insufficient medical insurance cover. Interestingly, the eating disorder centers will be funded from the state's settlement fund with major tobacco companies.

Read the full report on the ABC news site.