Adair County Health System welcomes new mental health provider

Adair County Health System is excited to welcome Johanna Hesseltine, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, to offer mental health services to our community. Johanna is a board-certified psychiatric mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She will play a pivotal role in expanding and enhancing the hospital’s mental health services to meet the growing needs of our community.

Johanna received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Grand View University. She continued her education through Walden University receiving her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She holds a National Board Certification in Psychiatry with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). With over 10 years of nursing experience Johanna has dedicated her career to patient-centered care. She sees children and adults, emphasizing collaboration with the patient to find the best treatment approaches to fit each client and their specific needs.

Starting February 7, 2025, Johanna will begin seeing children and adults throughout their lifespan, ages 6 and up. She treats a wide array of mental health conditions. Treatment plans are patient-specific and may include lab work, medication prescriptions, lifestyle modifications, and referrals for additional testing, as well as psychotherapy.

DIAGNOSES:

Anxiety

Depression/treatment-resistant depression

Bipolar Disorder

Schizoaffective Disorder

Schizophrenia

PTSD/Trauma

OCD

ADHD

ODD/Behavioral Issues

Autism

Self-Harm/Suicidal Ideation

Mood Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Substance Abuse/Addiction

Eating Disorders

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Gender Dysphoria

“We are thrilled to welcome Johanna to our team,” said Catherine Hillestad, ACHS CEO. “Her extensive experience and commitment to mental health advocacy align perfectly with our mission to provide comprehensive, accessible, and high-quality care for all members of our community.”

With Johanna Hesseltine’s arrival, ACHS reaffirms its commitment to addressing the critical mental health challenges facing our community and providing care that supports both physical and emotional well-being.

To schedule your appointment or receive more information about Johanna and the mental health services available at ACHS, please visit www.achsiowa.org or contact 641-743-6189.

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