Geriatric Clinic
Americans are living longer and better than ever. The Census Bureau predicts the nation will have more than 1 million centenarians in 2050, up from 71,000 today. Improved control of infectious diseases and other advances in medicine and public health have resulted in an increase of life expectancy. In response to the needs and demands of an older population, Centennial Medical Center at Ashland City announces the opening of a new Geriatric Clinic aimed at helping adults over the age of 60 lead healthier and more satisfying lives.
“Most patients suffer from anxiety, depression and memory impairment. Anxiety, stress and depression are often brought on by retirement, change in health status, relocating, or caring for loved ones,” said Centennial Medical Center at Ashland City Geriatric Psychiatry Services Clinic Director Whitney Simmons.
Our knowledgeable staff at the Geriatric Clinic provides:
- Evaluation and Diagnosis of Mental Health Illnesses
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Family Therapy
- Marital Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Appointments
Patients are generally seen by appointment only. If an emergent need arises and you need to be seen earlier than scheduled appointment time, please contact office as soon as possible and arrangements will be made as available.
Your time is valuable to us and you will be seen in as timely a manner as possible. Please notify office if you will be unable to keep your appointment.
Telephone Calls
Please feel free to call the clinic between the hours of 8:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday at (615) 792-2434. If no one is available to take your call, please leave a message and it will be answered promptly during business hours. If you are having an emergency, please present to local emergency room or dial 911.
Fees and Billing
We currently accept Medicare patients. If you have another form of insurance, please feel free to request list of psychiatric service billing charges from provider. A copy of your most current insurance card will be made at time of appointment.
Medications
In order to provide thorough care, please bring a list of your current medications and dosages to your appointment. Additionally, please notify office with any changes to your medication regimen. We encourage you to use one pharmacy for prescription refill. Please make plans to call regarding medication refills in advance.
Confidentiality
Complete confidentiality is maintained according to HIPPA guidelines. In order for your personal information to be shared with a family member, a Release of Information will need to be signed by you.
Our clinic is available Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For more information, please call (615) 792-2434 or to make an appointment, please contact TriStar MedLine at (615) 342-1919.
Centennial Medical Center is a 649-bed tertiary facility located in the heart of Nashville, TN and is recognized as one of the country’s 100 Top Hospitals in cardiovascular medicine, stroke service, orthopaedics, and breast cancer management.
Parthenon Pavilion is the oldest and largest full-service 132-bed psychiatric facility in Middle Tennessee providing inpatient mental health services for adults and geriatric patients as well as community-based mental health programs.
The Women’s Hospital at Centennial is Tennessee’s only stand-alone women’s hospital and neo-natal intensive care unit delivering 2,500 babies annually and is recognized nationally in breast cancer management in addition to providing the area’s only total digital mammography program.
The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center is a service-line offered through the TriStar Family of Hospitals that is designed to meet the needs of individuals undergoing cancer treatment, providing the most extensive drug, radiation and surgical services in the Southeast.
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