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Robert Young Center launches Quad Cities’ first intensive outpatient eating disorder program - Yahoo
Eating Disorders (Google News) · June 5, 2026
In plain language
The Robert Young Center is opening the first intensive outpatient program for adults with eating disorders in the Quad Cities region. This program fills a critical gap in care after the closure of specialized services in Iowa left many patients traveling long distances for help. It is designed for those who need more support than weekly therapy but do not require 24-hour hospital care. Patients will have access to therapy, supervised meals, and nutrition education while still being able to live at home.
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Key takeaways
- The new intensive outpatient program serves adults age 18 and older struggling with eating disorders.
- Services include group therapy, supervised meals, nutrition education, and family support resources.
- The program operates on weekday afternoons, allowing patients to maintain their daily school or work schedules.
- Health officials report a significant rise in eating disorders locally following the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The center aims to provide an accessible option for people using Medicaid who previously had few treatment choices.
Robert Young Center launches Quad Cities’ first intensive outpatient eating disorder program Yahoo
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