The Emily Program Launches Nasogastric Tube Treatment in its Adolescent and Young Adult Residential Program in Minnesota

Critical service now available at the Anna Westin House Adolescent and Young Adult Treatment Facility

SAINT PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Emily Program, a national leader in eating disorder specialty care and behavioral health services, today announced the launch of nasogastric (NG) tube services at its Anna Westin House Adolescent and Young Adult (AWHAYA) treatment facility in Saint Paul to broaden recovery options and better serve local eating disorder patients ages 10-26. This news follows a similar expansion of services at the organization’s Columbus Ohio residential site, underscoring The Emily Program’s commitment to the personalized and effective care and treatment of their patients.

“At The Emily Program, we continuously evaluate how to best meet the medical and nutritional needs of our patients. After careful clinical review, we are proud to add NG tube support for adolescents in this facility,” said Dr. Mary Bretzman, Minnesota Regional Medical Director at The Emily Program. “This intervention makes it possible for our team of expert staff to treat patients’ medical and nutritional needs on-site, minimizing disruption of care and providing crucial stability.”

NG tubes can provide necessary intervention based on a patient’s individual medical and nutritional needs. While not used in all eating disorder treatment, timely NG tube intervention is crucial to ensure patients who need it have the best chance of recovery.

“Our team is grateful for the opportunity to bring this service to patients at our AWHAYA site,” said Chelsea Murphy, AWHAYA Site Director. “When an NG tube becomes necessary for the treatment and recovery of a patient, time is of the essence. The expansion of our services in Saint Paul allows us to best serve our patients and positively impact the surrounding community.”

About The Emily Program

The Emily Program is nationally recognized for its compassionate and evidence-based approach to eating disorder treatment. With locations across the country and robust virtual care options, The Emily Program provides accessible, expert care that addresses the physical, emotional, and social aspects of recovery. For more information about The Emily Program’s services, visit www.emilyprogram.com or call 1-888-272-0845.