Based upon internationally-recognized best practices for the management of chronic pain, the Track I program provides patients with care for symptoms such as:
· fatigue
· memory loss
· unexpected weight changes
· sleep problems
· joint pain
· skin rash
· digestive problems
The three-week intensive program places patients into small groups of three to eight individuals and runs Monday through Friday. Multidisciplinary treatment is offered by a team of clinicians from the following specialties:
· internal medicine
· psychiatry
· psychology
· social work
· physical therapy
· nursing
Comprehensive program goals for patients, which set the pace for this outpatient treatment include:
improving physical conditioning and decreasing symptoms, including involving each participant in creating their own symptom management plan improving work performance and other daily living activities promoting overall well-being and better coping skills through practicing positive health behaviors and skills If you or a loved one is interested in participating in the program, admission is available to members of all armed services as well as family members who have medically unexplained physical symptoms attributed to deployment or other military exposure and for which a health care provider can find no specific cause.
To find out additional information on the Specialized Care Program Track I:
Contact: DoD Helpline for Service Members, Veterans and Families:
800.796.9699 (U.S.)
00800.8666.8666 (Europe)
Email:
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To refer a patient:
Website: www.pdhealth.mil/clinicians/scp_referral.asp
Phone: 202.782.6563 with referral questions
Fax case summary to: 202.782.3539
Funding for participants’ travel and accommodations is arranged by DHCC.
We encourage all members of the military community to check out DHCC’s Specialized Care Programs, Track I and Track II. Spread the word about the programs! Please contact us with any questions; we are here to help!
