York Hospital is a not for profit hospital located in York, Maine with five community sites in Kittery, South Berwick, Berwick, Wells and York Village and 17 physician practices throughout southern York County. We offer a myriad of stellar health care services in our local community centered on patients and family and delivered with loving kindness.
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35 Walker Street,ME,03904
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Fast thorough and kind every step of our appointment. Very pleased. They made my child comfortable and relaxed.
Molly McHale
17 March 2024
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I scheduled an appointment using Solv platform the night before. After signing in upon arrival I was seen 5 min later and was out the door in less than 30 min. Staff were friendly kind and professional. Patient care from check -in to discharge was seamless. Thank you to the medical team at Kittery Walk-in Care York Hospital Bravo
Fibbamagees Closet
17 January 2024
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Nicole PA at Kittery urgent care was thorough thoughtful and expedited my visit so I could get back home to rest. I am always so thankful for the wonderful care and staff so close to home. Everyone here is fantastic
Lenore Chesnutt
17 December 2023
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The Nurses and Doctors here were great as they normally are. There were a few minor mistakes that happened in 2021 and 2022 with nurses rushing and whatnot but I think that was a crazy time for everyone and they were likely overwhelmed and understaffed for the situation. It seems things have been sorted out.
CR R
17 December 2023
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Absolutely the most horrible visit I have ever had in 50 years with York Hospital. Did absolutely nothing to help the issues at hand. Just passed the buck to someone else. I came in with horrific pain and distress and you did nothing. Ive dealt with injuries all my life and this is the biggest FAILURE on York Hospital Ive ever seen
Russell Martin
17 December 2023
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This was the firet time I visited this practice. From the greeting at the reception desk every.singke person with whom we interacted was more than just courteous in a professional way they connected with my daughter and I. They remembered and came up with details and ways to connect with her and with me. They worked extra hard to protect our privacy including instead of having us tell them our address at the reception area using information in the system from when I had called earlier. I was even imressed with the colors beautiful and really thoughfully placed signage. They also posted prices of services on bulletin boards and in the room we were in. Most places I go cant tell me the prices until they are billed. Everyone and everything about this practice feels embracing and the care was also extremely appropriate. We were there for a sports physical so no major interventions or care needed. We are very grateful for this first in-person interaction.
Sarah
17 November 2023
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The front desk people were clear and concise. They were also very understanding. The wait was less than 5 minites. The MA that did a blood draw on my under 1 year old baby was very warm and quick. She did so well my daughter didnt react at all and was even smiling throughout the process. They were awesome
Tammy Landholm
17 November 2023
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Scheduling appt was easy was seen right away by kind professional got x-rays taken and read all within 15min got orthopedic referral and great advice. They even made it as pleasant as possible.
Kevin Pettee
17 November 2023
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Receptionists have always been very nice and professional. Ive had two horrible experiences with two different practitioners being extremely rude and unprofessional. My latest experience was overhearing the nurse practitioner and medical assistant talking about me from the room which meant other patients could hear as well. Not only was confidential information being broadcast across the clinic but I was being harshly judged and labeled for all to hear. When the NP came in I told her what I heard and was dismissed treated rudely and rushed out of the appointment. I highly suggest staff utilize professional development resources to learn about proper ways to conduct themselves compassion fatigue and HIPAA violations. Humans go to the doctor for help and expect a certain degree of safety not to have personal information broadcast across the clinic and to be judged and labeled.
Shelley Spanswick
17 September 2023
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York Maine Hospital Kittery Walk In Care Dept. did a great job helping me diagnose and get relief from my acute viral syndrome. The in processing was fast and efficient and my wait time to be seen by medical staff was less than 5 minutes. The nurse took vitals and the PA Nicole Lessard took a throat culture and did other hands on diagnostics before writing me a prescription and sending me on my way. Im feeling much better now and certainly appreciate the outstanding medical services provided. Congratulations on a job well done
Peter Drinkwater
17 September 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
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Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
Once you find a quality physical therapist you want to work with, here are a few things you need to know:
There will be an evaluation. First, you can expect an assessment to identify your child’s areas of strength and needs. A physical therapy evaluation usually lasts 30 minutes.
You’ll review and approve the care plan. The physical therapist will create a care plan, also known as a plan of care (POC), outlining the goals and strategies. They will review this with you and your care team before moving forward with therapy sessions.
Physical therapy sessions will be fun. PT with children is designed to be enjoyable. The therapist will use strategies and exercises based on your child’s needs. Exercises might involve playing on large stability balls, obstacle courses, movement equipment, stretches, and other hands-on activities.
Expect home exercises. Physical therapists commonly assign exercises to work on at home. Doing these exercises with your child outside therapy sessions can improve your child’s overall progress.
Yes! Most providers offer physical therapy in their offices or a clinical setting, but many are offering at-home options. Virtual options have become more popular in recent years. You might facilitate care with the guidance of the physical therapist.
Pediatric physical therapy is considered safe and should not hurt. Autistic children spend their time in PT moving and exploring their environment. If you are concerned about your child experiencing pain during certain exercises, especially if they may struggle to communicate and advocate for modifications, speak with their physical therapist about your concerns.