We at Digestive Healthcare Center (DHC)—along with and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (BCBSNJ) and Beacon Health Options (Beacon) have launched a new and innovative pilot program that integrates mental and physical treatments in order to improve care for patients with Crohn’s disease.
Our very own Dr. Accurso sat down with the Courier News to discuss this groundbreaking program and the changing behavioral needs associated with a chronic disease diagnosis.
Read the entire article here.
At Digestive Healthcare Center, we want each patient at our three offices in New Jersey to feel confident about their digestive health. We encourage you to contact us today to make an appointment with one of our expert gastroenterologists – don’t wait to start putting your digestive health first!
Learn more about all things digestive health and wellness by checking out our recent gastroenterology blogs.
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