Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital

The Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital (MJEH) is a regional medical center serving communities in and around Council Bluffs, Iowa, and is affiliated with the Methodist Health System. The hospital’s emergency department can help stabilize individuals withdrawing from drugs or alcohol.

Among this hospital’s many departments is an inpatient psychiatric unit that’s set up to provide care and treatment to patients experiencing acute psychiatric crises.

State of the Art Care

Patients admitted to the inpatient unit can expect cutting edge treatment at the hands of a highly trained team of experts. The conditions and symptoms they most commonly treat include major depression, suicidal ideation and manic episodes.

Because the team often encounters advanced symptoms, they’re equipped to deal with any number of co-occurring issues and provide effective treatment to patients with multiple diagnoses.

They’ll provide a personalized treatment plan that includes individual, group, and family therapy, as well as medication management, and support from an expert on chemical dependencies.

Assistance Beyond Medical Care

What I like most about their program is that it includes recreational therapists who help patients experience fun and positive social interactions beyond talking to their doctors.

I noticed they also have social workers who help patients organize their affairs outside the medical center’s walls. The social workers make sure that patients have a strong network of support after treatment.