Oelslager Announces Funds for Updates to Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

COLUMBUS—State Representative Scott Oelslager (R – North Canton) announced yesterday that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved funds to make improvements at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare in Massillon, Ohio.

“I applaud the Controlling Board for their appropriation of funds to Heartland Behavioral Healthcare,” said Oelslager. “The work done at this facility is very important, so it’s crucial that we make improvements that will benefit the operations and resources provided.”

An appropriation in the amount of $322,877.80 will provide for facility improvements including purchasing beds, high security mattresses, and wall mounted wardrobes for patients staying at the hospital.

Heartland Behavioral Healthcare is a state owned and operated in-patient behavioral healthcare hospital located in Massillon, Ohio.