Rogers Memorial Hospital Eating Disorder Services
Trusted, specialized eating disorder treatment
At Rogers Memorial Hospital, you’ll receive a treatment plan that’s created just for you.We offer many different specialized treatment programs for anorexia, bulimia and other eating disorders to address specific challenges for different ages, genders and diagnoses.
- We were the first provider in the nation to develop a residential program specifically for males.
- Our separate program for adults with co-occurring OCD and other anxiety disorders is the only one of its kind in the country.
- Separate programs are also available for children, teens and adults, so you know that you’ll be with others who are facing similar challenges.
Pre-admission screening
An initial screening with the prospective patient starts the admission process.This free screening can be started online or by calling our admissions staff at 800-767-4411. Based on a review of this screening and recent lab results, a psychiatrist will recommend an appropriate level of care.
Dedicated treatment team
Board-certified adult psychiatrist Theodore E.Weltzin, MD, leads a team of more than 80 professionals specializing in the treatment of eating disorders. Dr.Weltzin is well-known for his work and expertise in the eating disorders field and difficult-to-treat cases.
Evaluation and treatment plans
Our first priority for patients is medical and nutritional stabilization, followed by identifying and changing errors in thinking as well as addressing any obstacles to recovery.
Wide range of care options
Inpatient, residential and partial hospitalization options are available for children, teens and adults struggling with:
- Anorexia nervosa
- Bulimia nervosa
- Eating disorder not otherwise specified (ED-NOS).
Residential treatment at The Eating Disorder Center provides separate units and programming for:
- Adolescent girls (ages 12-18)
- Young adult women (ages 18-29)
- Older adult women (ages 30 or older)
- Males (ages 12 and older)
- Adults with co-occurring anxiety disorders
Rogers also provides immediate stabilization with its on-site highly specialized inpatient care for:
Three separate partial hospitalization programs are available at Rogers for:
Treatment components
A number of treatment components are used by our staff to help each patient deal with the psychological issues that underlie their eating disorders and brought them to our program.
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Nutrition Therapy
- Chemical Dependency Counseling
- Spiritual Care
- Daily Living Skills
- Community Outings and Therapeutic Passes
Family involvement
A patient’s family is considered an important part of their recovery.Generally, family sessions are provided once weekly.During these sessions the patient’s eating disorder is considered within the context of the family’s communication patterns, value and belief system, rules, roles and expectations. Family members and friends are also encouraged to participate in our monthly family and friends program.
Specialized treatment and facilities
Rogers Memorial Hospital Offers Specialized Treatment for Children and Adolescents with Eating Disorders (press release)
For maps or directions, visit the Rogers Memorial Hospital website.
Contracted provider
Patients and their families often experience lower out-of-pocket costs for treatment at Rogers because we have contracts with many managed care companies.
Admissions or information
For more information, or to begin a screening, visit our website, or contact our admissions staff at 800-767-4411.
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Last Reviewed By: Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC on February 15, 2013
Page last updated: February 15, 2013
Published on EatingDisorderHope.com, Eating Disorders Information & Resources
