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Extremely unprofessional, they do not take the trouble to assist you unless you put pressure on them. They are not interested in your welfare, it seems that they are so busy that you are relegated to the second position of importance
About UK King’s Daughters Medical Center
The UK King’s Daughters Medical Center on Lexington Avenue in Ashland, Kentucky has a comprehensive substance abuse program for adults that includes medication assisted treatment (MAT).
They accept admissions any time day or night. Referrals may be from a medical, mental health or social services professional or from family, friends, or as self-referral.
There are close to 30 beds on the Behavioral Medicine Unit, with four specifically for withdrawal management. Mental health staff are available to offer support 24/7 with psychiatrists making any care or treatment final decisions as far as admission or outpatient referrals go. The also have outpatient treatment for addiction with MAT.
Personalized Care in Your Addiction Crisis
Patients who are experiencing a mental health and behavioral health crisis can seek an assessment and mental health evaluation by coming to the medical center and requesting help. You or your loved one will be assessed and the psychiatrist will determine whether an admission is the best course of action.
From there, your treatment may include medication stabilization management, individual and family therapy and 24 hour behavioral health monitoring and support. There are recreational therapy and group therapy available as a part of treatment as well. This could be part of inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Integrated and Comprehensive Care
The UK King’s Daughters Behavioral Medicine Unit is looking out for the best interest and well being of patients and families. They also take care of the medical needs of patients with physical health diagnostics and healthcare for all that ails you, not just your addiction.
They won’t turn away someone from care just because of financial inability to pay. They do accept most insurance plans, including state and federal health insurance. There are financial assistance plans available if needed.
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Nikki Wisher, BA
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Very very poor care. Was sent twice by my family Dr to be admitted. They denied it. They charge you for things not done, along with being one of the rudest hospitals I have ever been to. I will be going elsewhere. Dr Lemon is a joke. Dr Mussetter a joke as well. Would not take anyone there. You wait for hours. They have you go back and forth for different things. Keep you in the waiting room until they feel like it. Literally seen 4 nurses standing around laughing and talking instead of taking care of the people. Doesn’t even deserve one star.
If you have the option to go to another hospital, take it. This place is truly awful. They don't care about their employees or their patients.
Please DO NOT HAVE SURGERY DONE AT THIS HOSPITAL! If you look at my reviews, you will see that I always try and give everyone the benefit of the doubt but when it comes to KDMC, I absolutely in good conscience cannot do that. This hospital forever changed my life and not for the good! In 2022, it was discovered that I had a form of hyperthyroidism and my endocrinologist, Dr. Yang said my only option was to have it removed. Well, that turned out not to be true, as there were other options. I think they like to make you do the surgery bc it’s worth the most money. Sadly I did not realize this until it was too late. Dr Yang told me I would feel so much better once my thyroid was gone, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I chose to have the surgery done by Dr. Van Beneden. He had always been very kind to our family and I felt I could trust him to complete what should have been a simple procedure. After having the surgery, I immediately didn’t feel well. My calcium started dropping which was supposedly normal, so I was hoping it would get better. They released me as planned and within 24 hrs, I was back at the ER. This went on for days, running back and forth to the ER, waiting for 6 hrs in the waiting room feeling like I was going to die! They should have just readmitted me, rather than making me struggle in the waiting room for hours. The nightmare didn’t end there. I literally felt like I was going to die everyday!!! Well, it turns out, they DESTROYED MY PARATHYROID GLANDS during the surgery. Not 1, Not 2, ALL OF THEM!! I now have ZERO parathyroid functioning!! So not only did I lose most of my thyroid, but I ALSO LOST ALL of my parathyroid functioning as well. I also recently found out that they left a portion of my thyroid so they have been treating me as if I had a total thyroidectomy when in fact I only had a partial and now my levels are starting to act up again. So I will probably have to do another thyroidectomy which is beyond scary. I have struggled greatly ever since this horrendous surgery. I have to take tons of medications each day. I cannot work or do any of the things I did before. My life has been turned upside down. I am just getting to where I can go a whole week without having to go to the ER (sometimes anyways). I had to change my diet to gluten free, I cannot have oats, milk, certain waters, champagne or any alcohol, most medications, or anything that interferes with calcium absorption which is pretty much EVERYTHING! I have to eat like 4 things everyday. I cannot go out to restaurants or enjoy regular exercise. My sodium stays too low, my sugar stays too low, and I have lost 30 lbs! This is just a small amount of what I go through each day. To sum things up “I can no longer do the things normal people get to do!” From morning till night I have to focus on living, which has become extremely stressful in its self. I have severe panic attacks, muscle spasms, twitching, numbness, chest pains, extreme sensitivity to cold/hot, shocking pains, dizziness, neuropathy, heart problems, digestive issues and more. I get white stingy spots from lack of blow flow. There are times where I cannot even hold my head up. I have missed out on so much with my children, grandchildren, and husband. My husband had to give up his job just so he could take care of me. I feel terrible not being able to do regular activities with them.
Now KDMC is profiting off of the damage they’ve caused which I will be reporting! I filed a report through the BBB and am working on filing complaints to the medical board. I am also writing other officials. I am also working on switching all of my doctors to SOMC. I would’ve done it already but frankly, I don’t feel like it. I don’t feel like doing anything for that matter. I am just grateful to God for being alive!! Without God and my family, I would not be here. Oh and my family physician Dr. Christopher Wiler, who has been an absolute lifesaver!!
Please, whatever you do, do not have a surgery done here!! Don’t have any procedure done here for that matter.
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Other Forms of Payment
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
As you begin couples therapy in Kentucky, you'll outline the goals for therapy. Your therapist will then arrange to meet with you in weekly joint sessions and, in some cases, individual sessions. You'll receive homework assignments to practice each week between sessions that will help you reach your goals.
Family therapy provides families with a structured environment to address the complexities of addiction. You work with an experienced therapist to develop effective strategies for supporting your loved one's recovery while focusing on the well being of each member of the family unit.
Staff
Sara Marks
President & CEO
Autumn McFann
Senior VP, CFO, CAO
Katie Arnett
VP, Chief Patient Experience Officer
Ryan Ison
VP of King’s Daughters Integrated Practices
Curtis Metzler
VP of Patient Care Services Chief Nursing Officer
Jamie Parsons
Chief Human Resources Officer
Contact Information
2201 Lexington Avenue
Ashland, KY 41101
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