Geriatric Services Although growing older brings many rewards, it can also bring its own set of difficulties. Challenges such as the loss of loved ones, loss of independence, physical burdens and illnesses, and the need for increased medication use can often lead to problems with depression, anxiety, confusion, and other symptoms. We offer consultation, evaluation, and psychiatric treatment of a variety of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral conditions encountered during the aging process. Outpatient Services These are the least restrictive alternatives for treatment and include medication management and individual, group, and family talk therapies. Our outpatient clinic is staffed by board-certified psychiatrists who have completed additional training in geriatric psychiatry, thus ensuring the highest quality of care. As part of a teaching hospital, our clinic also provides attending physician supervised care through our fellows, who are in the process of completing their specialty training. We offer initial consultations, evaluation, diagnosis, and follow-up medical management of various emotional, cognitive, and behavioral issues. As indicated, we will refer patients for neuropsychological (or memory) testing, other medical tests, electroconvulsive therapy, and outpatient psychotherapy. When coming for an evaluation, it is helpful to bring medical records including a comprehensive list of all the medications that you are taking, test results (such as blood Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Seasons Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization This program provides thorough, evidence-based care for many psychiatric illnesses, including depression, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders. Care is coordinated with your current provider and offers an alternative to hospitalization. The program provides treatment, education and coping skills that help patients manage their symptoms and improve their level of functioning. What to expect from a Group Psychotherapy Program The first step is the initial assessment. On day one, you will meet with a nurse and a psychiatrist for several hours in the morning to go over your medical and mental health history and review your medications. After a brief orientation by the clinical counselor, you can go to your first group session. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Seasons is an intensive group therapy program, which means you will participate in several groups each day. You will also have the opportunity to meet regularly with a social worker and a psychiatrist one-on-one. If your treatment plan calls for an intensive outpatient program, you will come two to four days a week. If your psychiatrist determines you would benefit from the partial hospitalization program, you will come five days a week. The program begins at 8:00 in the morning and ends at 4:00 pm in the afternoon. Lunch is served. Is Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Seasons right for you? There are many benefits of participating in an intensive outpatient program. You’ll have a safety and support network that can help decrease the need to be in the hospital. Patients often find a stay in the hospital uncomfortable and less desirable than staying in their own home and own bed at night. As long as your needs can be met safely at home, you can have the best of both worlds: the comforts of home in the evening hours, and receiving therapy and intensive treatment during the daytime. For those who are just coming out of the hospital, it’s often difficult to make the transition, and patients are at risk for relapse and readmission. This program will help to ensure a smooth transition and decrease the risk of being re-hospitalized. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Seasons treatment team will be working hard to help you meet your goals. Achieving an optimal outcome requires a serious commitment from the patient, as well! The key to success is a willingness to participate in intensive psychotherapy groups and take an active role in your recovery. Patients who are actively psychotic, who have a serious drug or alcohol problem, or who have cognitive impairment (dementia) will not benefit from this type of program. Patients must also be able to manage walking, eating and other activities on their own, or have an assistant to help. To schedule an assessment, call +233-240000 The Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP) CDAP helps patients with substance abuse or dependency. Programs are offered on both and outpatients and inpatient basis. Brain Stimulation Service This service provides therapies for treatment-resistant depression and severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Senior Care Inpatient Program This program provides help for more complex problems and provides short-term stabilization for adults in crisis. The inpatient setting provides evaluation, medication management, behavioral treatment, patient and family education, and planning for care after discharge. Our Senior Care Unit is a short-stay locked inpatient unit dedicated to treating seniors in crisis. Sometimes emotional, cognitive, or behavioral problems become a threat to one's safety and cannot be safely managed in the home or current environment. Our highly skilled team of board-certified geriatric psychiatrists, nurses, therapeutic aids, and social workers provides 24-hour care to treat a variety of conditions. A comprehensive evaluation of mental and medical problems helps to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is made and appropriate treatments are used. Our patients participate in daily meetings with the psychiatrist and treatment team, group therapy sessions, and often family meetings. When needed, we offer a comprehensive array of diagnostic and treatment options. These include a full range of medical tests, brain imaging, medical consultation, medication management, and electroconvulsive therapy.
About Our Services/Becoming a Patient Welcome to the College of Dental Medicine at the Kings & Queens Medical University College. We are pleased that you are interested in receiving your dental care with us. We pledge to provide the highest quality care in a timely and safe environment. Our patients are provided treatment through three different types of clinical settings: · Dental Student Clinics - Patients are treated by dental students, while supervised by part and full-time faculty members. · Graduate Residency Clinics - Advanced Education in General Dentistry- Patients are treated by dentists completing a one-year general practice residency. - Graduate Specialty Clinics- Patients are treated by dentists being trained in a specialty residency. · Dental Faculty Practice - Patients are treated by faculty members in a private practice setting. · Research · Post Graduate Education Community Health Programs
Psychiatry Services The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Institute of Psychiatry offers patients, caregivers and their professional providers access to the latest evidence-based practices and advances in research. The IOP has been named Hospital of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Health Ghana and West Africa. Adult Services Child & Adolescent Services Geriatric Services Center for Drug & Alcohol Programs (CDAP) Brain Stimulation Services (ECT, TMS, VNS or DBS) National Crime Victims Center Sleep Center Insomnia Clinic Weight Management Center Recreation Therapy Research, Education & Training The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Kings & Queens Medical University College currently ranks ninth in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among Departments of Psychiatry, and is home to a number of nationally recognized clinicians, researchers, and programs. Research Basic science. Clinical trials. Translational research. Education & Training Medical students. Residencies and fellowships. Clinical psychology. Continuing education. Patient & Family Information Patient Family Partnership Council Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital established an IOP Patient Family Partnership Council that consists of four family members and four consumers, each having first-hand experience with mental illness and/or addiction, who serve on IOP Patient Satisfaction Team, Admission Criteria Task Force and participate in IOP New Employee Orientation. The group facilitated Crisis Intervention Training for Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Safety & Security staff and a weekly spiritual support group for IOP inpatients. They were featured in the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital , helping to destigmatize mental illness. Our Vision and Mission The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Patient Family Partnership Council seeks to enhance the delivery of patient and family-centered care (see below) through a partnership between patients and families, and doctors and staff. Our vision is to achieve a level of care where patient and family involvement is expected and welcomed by all. The Patient Family Partnership Council will encourage two-way communication between patients and families, and doctors and staff, in an environment of trust and respect. Membership Patients and family members from Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital are eligible to become members of the Council. Members should be committed to building a partnership to understand the needs of the patients and families they represent and to implement programs and policies to address health care challenges within Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. Each council member must submit an application and be interviewed. The Council shall strive to create a membership that reflects the diversity of the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital patient population in terms of medical diagnoses, geographic areas and cultural diversity. For more information or if you would like to become a member, please contact us Patient & Family-centered Care What is Patient Family Centered Care? Patient and family-centered care is not just about “being nice” or “patient satisfaction”. It is an approach to the planning, delivery and evaluation of health care that is grounded in mutually beneficial partnerships among healthcare providers, patients and families. Patient and family centered care is an approach to healthcare that shapes policies, programs, facility design and day-to-day interactions of staff. What are the core concepts of patient and family centered care? · Respect and dignity: We listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices. The expertise, preferences, and culture of each individual and family are valued. · Information Sharing: We communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful. Patients and families receive timely, complete, and accurate information in order to effectively participate in care and decision-making. · Participation: Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose. · Collaboration: We collaborate with patients and families in policy and program development, implementation, and evaluation; in health care facility design; and in professional education, as well as in the delivery of care. Patient and Family Centered Care recognizes that the relationship between patients, families and providers is an essential collaboration. This collaborative approach to care leads to better health outcomes, wiser allocation of resources, and greater patient and family satisfaction
Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Department of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, as a national site for dermatologic referrals, has board-certified dermatologists and dermatologic surgeons with special areas of expertise to treat patients with a wide range of diseases of the hair, skin and nails. Medical Dermatology · Consultative dermatology- adult, adolescent and pediatric · Nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the skin, hair and nails · Nonsurgical treatment of skin cancer · Treatment of psoriasis and eczema · Acne treatment · Wart treatment · Complete skin examinations/mole evaluations · Melanoma diagnosis · Phototherapy · Patch testing for skin allergies Surgical Dermatology · Excision of moles and other benign lesions · Excision of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer · Mohs micrographic surgery for skin cancer · Surgical treatment of other skin conditions · Reconstructive dermatologic surgery Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Dermatology · Scar/keloid treatment/revision · Dermabrasion · Chemical peels · Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment · Laser surgery · Laser resurfacing · Laser treatment for wrinkles, age spots, and prominent veins · Radiofrequency skin tightening (Thermage®) · Soft tissue augmentation/fillers (Radiesse®, Sculptura®, Restylane®, and others) · Botox® · Hair removal · Sclerotherapy for leg veins · Treatment of hemangiomas, port wine stains, and other birthmarks · Tattoo removal · Treatment of excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) · Rhinophyma treatment · Liposuction Aesthetician services
Diabetes, Endocrinology & Medical Genetics The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Medical Genetics program at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital diagnoses and treats patients with problems related to: · Diabetes mellitus · Graves' Eye Disease · Hypoglycemia · Thyroid disorders · Calcium-phosphorous metabolism · Osteoporosis · Pituitary-adrenal-gonadal disorders Complete diabetic education courses are offered. Nurses and nutritionists are integral components of this program. This program and the related practices and services provide staff and facilities for sophisticated evaluation and treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders, including the following: · High cholesterol and other lipid disorders · Diabetes and the complications of diabetes · Osteoporosis and other bone diseases · Genetic diseases affecting metabolism or sexual development · Radioactive therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer · Thyroid problems · Obesity · Diseases affecting any of the body's hormone glands such as the pituitary, gonads, adrenal glands Endocrine Surgery Endocrine surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery which is dedicated to the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid surgical diseases, hyperparathyroidism, benign and malignant adrenal tumors as well as functioning tumors of the pancreas. Patients with the disease processes described below would benefit from an evaluation performed by a specialized endocrine surgeon: · thyroid nodules · thyroid cancers · benign goiters, intrathoracic goiters · familial endocrine diseases such as multiple endocrine neoplasia and familial hyperparathyroidism · hyperparathyroidism which is caused by the increased secretion of PTH which is produced by the parathyroid glands leading to elevated calcium levels, bone pain, osteoporosis, kidney stones and fatigue · parathyroid cancer · functioning or nonfunctioning adrenal tumors · functioning pancreatic tumors Our endocrine surgery service offers: · minimally invasive parathyroidectomy with the guidance of real-time intraoperative PTH measurements · mini-incision thyroidectomies with the use of small incisions and nerve monitoring to prevent nerve injury and voice change after the procedure · laparoscopic and open adrenalectomies · ultrasonography as part of the physical examination and as a guide for procedures that might be needed during the initial visit. At Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center patients are seen at the Endocrine Tumor Clinic where a multidisciplinary team is involved in the care of patients with thyroid cancers coordinating their treatment between endocrinology, endocrine surgery and nuclear medicine
Endoscopy means looking inside and typically refers to looking inside the body for medical reasons using an endoscope, an instrument used to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body. Unlike most other medical imaging devices, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. There are many different types of endoscope, and depending on the site in the body and the type of procedure, endoscopy may be performed by a doctor or a surgeon, and the patient may be fully conscious or under general anaesthetic. Endoscope can also refer to using a borescope in technical situations where direct line of-sight observation is not feasible.
Nephrology Nephrology offers diagnostic studies relating to the entire spectrum of medical renal disease with emphasis on hypertension and fluid electrolyte problems. The Dialysis Unit trains patients for home dialysis. Access to renal transplant is provided through cooperation with Surgery Services. The clinical programs of the Division of Nephrology involve two teaching hospitals and two ambulatory care facilities: Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital contains all surgical and medical sub-specialties, and most sub-specialties operate dedicated inpatient services. There are a total of nine special (intensive) care units and nine station acute dialysis units under the medical direction of the Division of Nephrology Faculty. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital acute dialysis unit supports all of our in-hospital continuous therapies such as CVVH and similar techniques. The acute dialysis unit also serves as a backup facility for our six chronic ambulatory satellite hemodialysis units supports dialysis for all patients hospitalized at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital who need dialysis. The training facility for our 50-patient home peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis program is based in one of our KQTH Units. The renal and renal-pancreas transplantation programs are based at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. These programs perform 150-180 renal/renal-pancreas transplants annually, rating it in the top most active transplant program nationally. The Surgical Transplantation team provides excellent general surgery support and vascular access for our hemodialysis patients. The Surgical Transplant program is located physically located in a ward area geographically shared with the Medical Nephrology Service. Patients in our dialysis program and those with renal related problems admitted to Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital are generally admitted to our categorical Nephrology inpatient service. Ambulatory care facilities support this program as well: Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Outpatient Facility This state-of-the-art multi-specialty ambulatory outpatient facility offers an excellent Nephrology outpatient support. Our clinic area consists of 1 module, approximately 13 examining rooms, several clerical support persons and several dedicated registered nurses. Laboratory, radiology, consultation, social work, dietary, registration and reappointment services are available. Typically this clinic consists of 30-50 patient visits during a 1/2 day clinic each week. Related Practices & Services · Clinical Pharmacology · Nephrology The Division of Nephrology is affiliated with six ambulatory outpatient hemodialysis units which are operated by Dialysis Clinics, Inc. Each of these units is supervised by a Medical Director who is a full time faculty member in the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Division of Nephrology. These units are located in: Transplant Center
Membership Anyone can join! Find more information on our facility, services, and more. Schedules Pool, Basketball Courts, Group Exercise... Adult Programs Information on all our programs: tennis, running, boot camp... Current Programs Find out which programs you can sign up for today. Personal Training Certified Personal Trainers are available to help you. Get info and view qualifications for each Personal Trainer. Youth Programs Camps, tennis, swim lessons, birthday parties and more. Tennis For information on Adult and Youth Tennis programs, please email us at play tennis @Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital.edu
Our Shoulder and Elbow team specializes in reconstruction, replacement, and arthroscopy for patients of all ages, ranging from young athletes to active seniors.
Center for Drug & Alcohol Programs (CDAP) The Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs (CDAP) at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital’s Institute of Psychiatry (IOP) is one of the nation’s premier facilities for the treatment of alcohol and substance abuse problems. Our clinical services, staffed by highly trained professionals, offer the most up-to-date methods for the treatment of addictions. CDAP’s alcohol and substance abuse treatment philosophy encompasses a variety of biological, psychological and social interventions that have been shown to be effective. Unlike many other treatment programs, no single approach characterizes the CDAP program, since we know from experience that not everyone responds to the same therapies in the same way. What is unique about CDAP is that we use therapies that have been shown, in research studies, to be effective in reducing risk of relapse. In addition, our therapists have received specialized training in using these therapies with addicted individuals. Patients are provided with several different treatments, thereby maximizing the chances that they will benefit from the treatment experience. CDAP offers both inpatient treatment, at the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Institute of Psychiatry, as well as outpatient treatment programs.
