Medical Services

Each patient admitted into New Age Services Corporation undergoes a full medical assessment and related laboratory test/s. The physician on staff reviews all laboratory tests at admission and makes referrals as needed.

 Medication Assisted Treatment

Qualified physicians supervise patient's methadone dosing, meet with patients face to face to discuss their medication dose and provide dosing adjustments when appropriate. Physicians are available 5 days per week.

 HIV/AIDS Services

HIV/AIDS Education and Counseling/Testing services are offered to all enrolled NASC patients. Hours of services are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm to accommodate the average weekly patient flow and to minimize waiting time for appointments. HIV counselors are certified by the State of Illinois. Counselors are sensitive to the cultural difference of their patients. Testing is confidential and voluntary. Treatment is not denied if a patient refuses to be tested for HIV antibodies.

 TB Skin Test

Each patient entering New Age Services is either administered a TB test and/or has their test read to determine their status. Nurses on duty read the results and refer those patients that have been exposed for further diagnostic assessment.

 Urine Drug Test

Toxicology screening for drugs of abuse are done on a random basis.  Drug screen results are used as a treatment tool to be addressed with the patient as a way to intervene in their drug use behavior.

Last Updated: 1/8/2011 10:41 AM