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Rosecrance expansion more than brick and mortar changes

With the completion of the Rosecrance Harrison Campus expansion project which includes a complete redesign of detoxification services, a medically assisted recovery clinic and the addition of a state-of-the-art fitness center, Rosecrance introduces a new concept in medical treatment for addiction services.

“Treatment saves live. Having to turn people away because our beds are full or having growing waiting lists means people aren’t getting the help they need,” says Philip Eaton, President/CEO. “This expansion was necessary to address that need. But more than adding beds and rooms, we are changing how we can best introduce our patients and their families into treatment.”

Rosecrance Health Center

The Rosecrance Health Center consolidates medical services under one division in order to better serve the needs of the patient. Physicians, nurses, health specialists, unit technicians and clinical counselors work together with the patient to ensure that physical and medical needs are met while exploring which treatment route - residential, outpatient or long-term programming – provides the best opportunity for lasting recovery.

A new entrance takes patients directly into the Rosecrance Health Center which has the feel of a health care clinic with a reception desk, waiting room, private family room, and day room all focused on delivering quality service to more people.

Sara Domroes, Director of Nursing at Harrison (right), reviews files with Craig Stallings, Administrator of Adult Services, in the new Rosecrance Health Center.

“When someone arrives for treatment there needs to be a place where the family can meet with the health care team privately and wait comfortably. At Rosecrance, we encourage loved ones to be involved in the treatment process because everyone is affected by the addiction,” explains Craig Stallings, Administrator of Adult Services.

When patients arrive, the health center staff conducts a full assessment of medical needs prior to their making the move into residential treatment. Knowing what concerns exist and addressing them before entering the treatment unit will ease the transition for the patients. Detoxification represents just one of the areas affected by this new consolidated approach to medical services.

“We now look at detox not as a service in itself but as an entry point into treatment and the beginning of lasting recovery,” says Dr. Thomas Wright, Chief Medical Officer.

In addition, the Medically Assisted Recovery Clinic (MARC) will the needs of individuals who struggle with relapse related to opiate addictions, which includes heroin and the prescription drugs Vicodin and Oxycontin. Through the controlled, medical use of the drug Suboxone many symptoms that encourage relapse can be relieved quickly and effectively. (See full article under “Focus on Treatment” section)

Rosecrance Fitness Center and Outpatient expansion

In addition to professional quality equipment in the fitness center, a recreation specialist will join the adult treatment team at Harrison.

The Fitness Center incorporates another crucial tool for lasting recovery into the patient’s treatment. Under the guidance of a trained therapeutic recreation specialist, patients receive both education and practical experience in the area of wellness and fitness.

The state-of-the-art Fitness Center will introduce the patients to a wide variety of training equipment and fitness tools. Patients will begin to enhance both their muscular and cardiovascular development, which will impact their overall functioning in recovery.

The expanded outpatient wing now houses additional group meeting rooms and private counseling spaces which increase the number of clients who can be served on a regular basis.

“You can feel the change once you walk onto the units,” says Craig Stallings, Administrator of Adult Services. “This expansion supports our mission of help, hope and recovery. We can treat more people and integrate and grow our services in a therapeutic environment.”