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Funding aims to fill mental health resource gaps for youth in Washtenaw County

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ANN ARBOR, MI – As the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates students’ struggles to cope with anxiety and depression, new funding for the Washtenaw Middle School District aims to fill gaps in health programs mindset to help address unmet needs. The Washtenaw County Public Safety and Mental Health Preservation Advisory Committee awarded $2.3 million over three years …

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Healthcare disruptions rise due to ransomware attacks, though reporting gaps limit information

Healthcare disruptions rise due to ransomware attacks, though reporting gaps limit information

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An Air Force registered nurse records patient information in Brockton, Mass., Feb. 17, 2022. (Army) Ransomware attacks against healthcare delivery organizations doubled between 2016 and 2021, from 43 reported attacks to 91. However, these numbers and impacts are likely to be underestimated due to limited data caused by underreporting, according to a new study published …

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New report reveals gaps in Virginia's mental health system as both sides pledge to make it a priority

New report reveals gaps in Virginia’s mental health system as both sides pledge to make it a priority

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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) – A new study from the state oversight agency reveals major shortcomings in Virginia’s mental health system. The Joint Audit and Legislative Review Commission’s report is expected to serve as a roadmap for new investments in the 2023 legislative session. Both sides of the aisle are pledging to spend big on improve …

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Rural Colorado tries to fill healthcare worker gaps with apprenticeships

Rural Colorado tries to fill healthcare worker gaps with apprenticeships

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Apprentices attend a certified nursing assistant class at the Western Colorado Region Health Education Center in Grand Junction, Kate Ruder/Kaiser Health News GRAND JUNCTION — During her 12-hour night shift, Brianna Shelton helps residents of BeeHive Homes Assisted Living with going to the bathroom. Many of them suffer from dementia and some cannot get out …

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A trickle of COVID relief funds helps fill gaps in rural children's mental health services

A trickle of COVID relief funds helps fill gaps in rural children’s mental health services

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The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center building has long stood at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian town, but its purpose has evolved. For 65 years, residents of Nelsonville and the hills of southeastern Ohio have traveled to the hilltop hospital for treatment. Then, in 2014, the 15-bed hospital, often without patients, closed. Later, …

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COVID relief funds help fill gaps in mental health services for rural children

COVID relief funds help fill gaps in mental health services for rural children

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By Christina Saint Louis | KHN NELSONVILLE, Ohio — The Mary Hill Youth and Family Center building has long stood at a crossroads overlooking this rural Appalachian town, but its purpose has evolved. For 65 years, residents of Nelsonville and the hills of southeastern Ohio have traveled to the hilltop hospital for treatment. Then, in …

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