PROVIDENCE – The Providence VA Medical Center announced the opening of its new Integrative Health and Wellness Center, effective July 6.
“The new center will provide alternative therapies and other wellness services to enhance veterans’ overall health and well-being,” said Stephanne Proske, patient experience officer at the Providence VA Medical Center, in a statement. “It exemplifies our commitment to provide the patient-centered care veterans have earned through their service.”
Located on the second floor of the Providence VA Medical Center’s main hospital building at 830 Chalkstone Ave., in Providence, the center will include acupuncture, meditation, integrative health education, osteopathic manipulation, iRest Yoga Nidra, wellness massage, mindfulness, Qi gong/Tai Chi, Reiki and yoga.
“Evidence shows that patients can benefit from taking care of both their minds and bodies, what we call ‘mind-body wellness,’ ” said Dr. Marjorie Crozier, a psychologist at the Providence VA Medical Center, in the statement. “The Integrative Health and Wellness Center will help veterans leverage body wellness to enhance mental-health recovery, and leverage mental wellness to enhance physical recovery, depending on their needs.”
Nancy Kirsch is a PBN contributing writer.
