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Tag: Nelson Dollar

Posted inSubstance Use

After Playing Hide-and-Seek, Opioid Treatment Funds Appear in the NC Budget

by Taylor Knopf June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

By Taylor Knopf The final state budget includes a little more than $10 million in state funds to combat opioid addiction and overdoses across the state over the next two years. That’s half the amount pledged earlier this year. Throughout the session, it’s been unclear how much the state would allocate to the cause. Lawmakers […]

tanning bed, Image courtesy flickr creative commons, Evil Erin
Posted inChildren's Health, Consumer News, Featured, State Health Policy

Tanning Bed Opponents Get Burned

by Rose Hoban February 20, 2013October 19, 2021
black and white image of a Rocking Chair on a porch with dappled shade
Posted inDisabilities, Featured, Long Term Care, Medicaid, State Health Policy

No Fix In Sight Yet for Alzheimer’s Special Care Units

by Rose Hoban February 4, 2013October 19, 2021
Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Cary) speaks to the crowd gathered outside the General Assembly to plead with lawmakers to maintain funding for group homes.
Posted inMedicaid, Mental Health, NC Health Briefs, State Health Policy

NC House Leaders File Bill to Fix Group Home Problem

by Rose Hoban January 30, 2013October 19, 2021
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Posted inChildren's Health, Featured, Medicaid, Mental Health, State Health Policy

Healthcare Issues In the Upcoming Legislative Session

by Rose Hoban January 30, 2013October 19, 2021
Posted inDisabilities, Featured, Medicaid, State Health Policy

Group Home Residents Remain in Limbo Over Personal Care Services

by Rose Hoban December 12, 2012October 19, 2021

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