CLEVELAND — University Hospitals Connor Whole Health has received $3.15 million from the Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation “to fuel research in integrative medicine.”
UH officials revealed details of the gift Monday morning.
According to UH, a research team will explore how integrative therapies are best used in the current medical practice model, while identifying the impact of these services on patient outcomes, standards of care and cost.
“This type of research will provide valuable insights for establishing best practices in integrative medicine,” said Jeff Dusek, PhD, Director of Research, UH Connor Whole Health. “Not only will our findings be immediately applicable in medical practice, but they will provide concrete evidence to help influence payers, medical insurers and other stakeholders to expand coverage for integrative modalities.”
UH Connor Whole Health offers evidence-based treatments that complement conventional medicine and empowers patients to take charge of their health journey, UH explains.
“Focused on whole person care, UH’s fast-growing integrative health program addresses the full range of physical, emotional, mental, social and environmental influences that can affect health and well-being,” UH officials noted in a press release. “The program serves UH patients and families in a myriad of ways, including: helping to manage and alleviate pain with fewer or no prescription drugs; offering tools and resources to reduce stress-related illnesses; tailoring comprehensive care plans to prevent or holistically treat chronic diseases; and enhancing mental and behavioral health services.”
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