CountyCare Member Story

CountyCare Helps Youth Member with an Eating Disorder

Laura* is a teenage CountyCare member with an eating disorder and a history of suicide attempts. During the past three months she has experienced rapid, dangerous, intentional weight loss resulting in an emergency room visit.



Laura was transferred to multiple hospitals and facilities to receive treatment. Her care coordinator worked closely with the hospitals and facilities to coordinate her appointments and care plan. Laura’s care coordinator also worked with her school to help to accommodate her needs by providing a safe space for her to eat lunch while continuing her treatment.

* Name and identifying details have been changed to protect anonymity