Diamond Headache Inpatient Unit

Inpatient Headache Treatment Options at AMITA Health Saint Joseph

Patients seeking inpatient treatment must be seen and evaluated by a Diamond Headache Clinic physician, as a new patient at one of our outpatient clinics. (Chicago and Hoffman Estates Clinics Only)

Our inpatient unit was not only the first inpatient headache clinic in Chicago, but also the first headache center in the entire country to offer a complete, dedicated inpatient treatment plan. The Diamond Headache Inpatient Unit is located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, our 43-bed unit at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital is the optimal destination for inpatient migraine and headache treatment. At our inpatient facility, acute headache sufferers — whether they are pediatric or adult patients — experience the benefits of early intervention and working individually with our team of headache specialists.

Every aspect of the Diamond Headache Inpatient Unit is designed to encourage well behavior, teaching patients to cope with pain in healthy, constructive ways. While at the unit, patients wear street clothes and participate in recreational and therapeutic programs. Relapse into pain behaviors, such as withdrawal or lack of routine, are discouraged. Diagnosis and treatment are presented with a multidisciplinary approach. A team of physicians, nurses, psychologists, pharmacists, dietitians, physical and activity therapists, and counselors is involved in the care of each patient.