Medical services are provided through WGA’s nurses, doctors, Medicaid Managed Care liaisons, consulting licensed physicians, and local hospitals and health care centers.
Intake physicals are performed at our onsite Medical Clinic within 30 days of admission and annually thereafter. The Medical Clinic is a licensed Article 29-1 Health Facility that is open 7 days a week.
Specialized medical services, such as dental and vision care and psychiatric and psychological evaluations are conducted as needed. Our consulting psychiatrists are fully involved in the treatment planning process and are responsible for prescribing and overseeing the provision of psychotropic medicine. Our consulting psychologist is also fully integrated into the treatment planning process and provides individual and group clinical supervision.
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A Living-Learning Environment
Acting Decisively in Pursuit of Important Health Services
When Nicole* came to WGA at 15, she was living with a congenital heart condition known as Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The scary syndrome is not very
Learning Opportunities
- expand knowledge of health issues
- regular health screenings & specialized care
- foster personal care