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Dr. Ann Beeder

Ann B. Beeder, M.D., Chief

The Division of Public Health Programs provides integrated medical and psychiatric treatment and consultation for patients with substance use disorders in outpatient and inpatient settings. Faculty provide education and conduct research on topics related to substance use issues including: studying the integrated care model, epidemiology and treatment of Hepatitis C infection in drug users, and understanding immunity in opioid users. The division's faculty and staff offer clinical care including treatment of PTSD in returning Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans, healthcare workforce mental health treatment and referral, medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid users, and alcohol and substance use treatment to a wide range of patients in different settings employing a number of modalities.

Patient care is provided by the Division of Public Health Programs at several centers of excellence, that encompass a wide range of expertise.

The Midtown Center for Treatment and Research

The Midtown Center for Treatment and Research is an outpatient program that treats the full spectrum of patients with alcohol and chemical dependency problems. Ann B. Beeder, M.D., Chief of the Division of Public Health Programs, serves as Medical Director of this center. The center offers:

  • Outpatient alcohol and drug treatment
  • Group and individual counseling
  • Psychiatric treatment
  • Detoxification
  • Medication assisted treatment program with integrated medical and psychiatric services
  • Suboxone Treatment Program

Vincent P. Dole Institute for Treatment and Research

The Vincent P. Dole Institute for Treatment and Research belongs to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Ambulatory Care Network. The Vincent P. Dole Treatment and Research Institute provides:

  • Comprehensive and Individualized methadone maintenance treatment
  • A monthly maintenance track
  • A detoxification and aftercare track
  • A buprenorphine track
  • Integrated medical, prevention and psychiatric services
  • Counseling, psychosocial and vocational recovery services
  • Ongoing continuing educational programs for staff and patients

Both the Midtown Center and the Vincent P. Dole Institute serve as sites for the study of the prevention and treatment of dependency diseases, as well as outreach, evaluation and treatment of patients with Hepatitis C.

Employee Assistance Program Consortium (EAPC)

The Employee Assistance Program, directed by Gerard Ilaria, L.C.S.W., serves the approximately 36,000 employees of Weill Cornell Medical College, Hospital for Special Surgery, and Rogosin Institute. The program provides free and confidential evaluation, crisis intervention, and referrals for a wide range of problems affecting employees. The EAPC also offers free group sessions on topics such as stress reduction, caring for elderly parents, and a variety of mental health topics as suggested by its members.

Center for Trauma and Addiction

The Weill Cornell Medicine Center for Trauma and Addiction is an outpatient, evidence based mental health treatment program that focuses on healing developmental and adult trauma The Center’s primary treatment modality is EMDR, an evidence based therapeutic intervention with a very high success rate.
 
After undergoing a 30 minute intake and a one session psychiatric evaluation, each client is assigned to a trauma trained psychotherapist with a minimum of 10 years experience. Treatment is tailored to the individual; services are available virtually or in person, based on the clients’ needs.

Who We Serve

  • COVID-19 survivors
  • Health care workers
  • LGBTQIA individuals
  • Military veterans
  • Domestic violence survivors
  • People with alcohol and substance problems

LGBTQIA+ Trauma Treatment Program

The Weill Cornell Medicine LGBTQIA+ Trauma Treatment Program is an outpatient psychotherapy treatment program that focuses on the healing of trauma in the LGBTQIA+ population. The program addresses the issue of lack of access to quality, and provides trauma focused mental health care for the LGBTQIA+ community.  Faculty and staff are trained in evidence based treatments and have decades of experience working with the NYC LGBTQIA community.

Patient Care Resources Related to COVID-19

Information about the vaccines, including who is eligible: COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital: What to know about the new COVID-19 variants

Infectious Diseases Society of America: Media Briefing on Coronavirus Variants

Public Health Programs

Ann B. Beeder, M.D., Chief

Gerard Ilaria, Administrator
641 Lexington Avenue, Floor 14
Tel: (212) 461-1769
gilaria@med.cornell.edu

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Weill Cornell Medical College
Division of Public Health Programs
1163 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065

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