Medically severe obesity is also treated. Treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation and continues by meeting the medical, nutritional, and psychological needs of the individual. Depending upon individual needs treatment is provided as inpatient, partial hospitalization, outpatient, or group. Employee Assistance Programs Student Assistance Programs These programs are designed to assist individuals in accessing needed treatment services at an early stage. Gastrointestinal Disorders Irritable bowel syndrome, functional bowel disorder, spastic colon, inflammatory bowel disease, esophageal reflux, and peptic ulcer disease can become chronic conditions.
Treatment is coordinated with the referring gastrologists or personal physician.
Treatment includes both pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy. Both individual and group therapy is available. After an initial assessment, an individualized treatment plan is developed to address the patient's specific needs. The Pain Management Program uses a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of chronic pain, a pain which is debilitating and which has been present for three months or more. Treatment includes medication management, physical rehabilitation, biofeedback training, and psychological counseling.