About Highlands Hospital – Connellsville
Originally known as Highlands Hospital, Penn Highlands Connellsville in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, serves a diverse population across southwestern Pennsylvania. They provide mental health and substance abuse services. The Behavioral Health Unit at the hospital has been expanded to accommodate increasing volume. They provide services for the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety and more serious psychiatric disorders. They accept all major insurances including Medicaid and Medicare.
One service that stands out is their employment of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a noninvasive procedure designed to assist patients dealing with depression for whom traditional medication has not worked. This is a big step for those seeking alternatives to lifetime meds.
In addition to high quality primary care services, the Penn Highlands Physician Network focuses on providing specialized care to provide support for a variety of needs. Additional support may be provided through aftercare. These services can include referrals to community resources and support groups.