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Robert Young Center is bringing specialized eating disorder care to the Quad Cities - The Quad-City Times
Eating Disorders (Google News) · June 15, 2026
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The UnityPoint Health Robert Young Center has opened the first intensive outpatient program for eating disorders in the Quad Cities region. This new program helps adults living with conditions like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. It provides more support than standard weekly therapy while allowing patients to live at home instead of staying in a hospital. The center aims to reduce shame or stigma for those seeking help and focuses on the idea that recovery is possible.
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Key takeaways
- The new intensive outpatient program is the first of its kind in the Quad Cities region.
- The program treats adults struggling with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
- Patients receive care from a team of licensed mental health professionals and registered dietitians.
- Treatment includes group, individual, and family therapy sessions combined with nutrition education.
- Care is provided at the Robert Young Center location in Davenport.
Robert Young Center is bringing specialized eating disorder care to the Quad Cities The Quad-City Times
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