Research Psychiatric Center
Elaine Ford is a seasoned pharmacist with extensive experience in various healthcare settings, currently serving at Research Psychiatric Center since October 2012 and at Research Medical Center since February 1993. Ford has also contributed to academia as an Adjunct Faculty member at National American University-Independence from December 2012 to November 2015 and has practiced at Truman Medical Centers from March 1999 to October 2012. Educational credentials include a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from Howard University, a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from South Dakota State University, a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Missouri State University, and a Certificate in Genealogy from Salt Lake Community College.
Research Psychiatric Center
Research Psychiatric Center offers a complete range of acute inpatient, day treatment and community-based outpatient behavioral healthcare. In our 125 bed facility, we treat adolescents, adults and senior adults for emotional disorders, mental illness and substance abuse. Our professional staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and licensed professional counselors, all with special training to care for people with emotional or behavioral disorders. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and from the State of Missouri. All hospital-based services include full psychiatric, psychosocial and medical evaluations. Research Psychiatric Center is proud to be one of the leading providers of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) in the region. It is modernized and provided by a team of professionals that includes a psychiatrist, an anesthesiologist, and a nurse. Determined to provide our nation’s heroes with the care they deserve, Research Psychiatric Center has a program that allows service members to reside on their own dedicated unit. The STAR Unit offers a specialized program for Stress, Trauma, Addictions and Recovery. Our average length of stay is 28 days, and we are proud to offer around-the-clock contact with appropriate military staff to ensure a seamless transition back to duty. Call (816) 235-8162 to reach our Behavioral Health Crisis Line for admissions, psychiatric evaluations, or to speak to someone about emotional or mental distress. Research Psychiatric Center 2323 East 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64130