Integrative Medicine refers to the Center’s mission of providing a diverse range of healthcare services and education not often found in traditional Western medical centers, while closely integrating all facets of care into a comprehensive plan for each patient. A recent study by the NIH’s National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) found that 36 percent of adults in the U.S. reported use of some form of complementary or alternative medicines, and when megavitamin therapy and prayer, specifically for health reasons, are included in the definition of CAM, that number rises to 62 percent. The Center for Integrative Medicine strives to address the need and demand for complementary medical services within the community, while ensuring that close communication is maintained with patients’ primary physician. Quality Assurance at the Center The Center for Integrative Medicine (CIM) is committed to providing practitioners with the highest level of licensing and certification to meet the increasing public interest in complementary health care. CIM is unique in its ability to integrate a wide variety of healthcare professionals to provide the best in health improvement and patient care. This integrative manner of organizing health care professionals allows CIM patients to benefit from the diverse expertise represented within the Center and facilitates easy access to the world-renowned expertise that resides at The Ohio State University Medical Center. The OSU Center for Integrative Medicine is open 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact us at: Phone: (614) 293-9777 Fax: (614) 293-9677 |
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