The inpatient program of the St. John Health Chronic Headache and Migraine Institute is located at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Oakland Center. It is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and the American Osteopathic Association. This 192- bed hospital offers a number of services in general medicine, surgery, cardiac care, obstetrics, psychiatric treatment, rehabilitation, substance abuse and other specialty services.
In some cases, hospitalization for your chronic headaches/migraines may be necessary. If an inpatient stay is deemed appropriate, your hospitalization will likely range from four to six days or longer depending on your progress. Admission to the hospital may occur on the same day as your initial visit, however, can occur at any time during your treatment at the Institute.
Criteria for Inpatient Admission
The program’s Medical Director, Dr. Juopperi will evaluate you as a candidate for the inpatient unit based on the following admission criteria:
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Dependence on and/or excessive use of medication, that if abruptly stopped could precipitate withdrawal symptoms.
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Persistent pain which has been unresponsive to outpatient treatment, and requires injectable medication to break the “headache cycle.”
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Pain associated with persistent nausea and vomiting causing dehydration
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Severe pain associated with the likelihood of other medical diseases or emotional illness
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Acute headache pain with additional symptoms suggestive of a stroke or other serious neurological event
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Pregnancy associated with any of the above criteria
Inpatient Program
The Inpatient Program of the St. John Health Chronic Headache and Migraine Institute provides:
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24 hour on-going care and monitoring of the patient
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acute pain management
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detoxification from addictive analgesic overuse
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comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to address pain management
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self help strategies
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patient and family education
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plan for treatment after discharge
Location
St. John Health Chronic Headache and Migraine Institute
Oakland Professional Building
27483 Dequindre Road, Suite 306
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 967-7988
Directions
The St. John Health Oakland Chronic Headache & Migraine Institute is conveniently accessible from I-696, I-75 and the I-94 freeways. The Institute is just North of Eleven Mile Road on the West side of Dequindre. If you are coming from out of town, information regarding nearby hotels can be mailed to you upon request. To receive our informational packet through the mail, please contact our clerical staff at: (248) 967-7988.
Appointments
The Institute is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call (248) 967-7988.
