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Posted inPublic Health

We know what you did this summer

by Yen Duong September 10, 2019April 13, 2021

By Yen Duong Since early August, most members of Congress have been back in their home districts for the annual summer recess, and they head back to Washington, D.C. this week. Summer is a traditional time for lawmakers to leave Congress behind, and get in touch with constituents. Many hold town halls, tour public works […]

Posted inPrison Health

Pitt County jail aims to reduce recidivism and substance use relapse

by Taylor Knopf June 20, 2019April 13, 2021
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Posted inConsumer News

Most states don’t do well with mental health parity, but others are setting an example for enforcement.

by Yen Duong February 12, 2019November 13, 2019
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Posted inMental Health

Determining disparity in mental health treatment can be difficult

by Yen Duong January 30, 2019April 14, 2021
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Posted inConsumer News

Mental health providers struggle with disparities in the system

by Yen Duong January 23, 2019February 13, 2019
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Posted inMental Health

Mental health parity isn’t panning out for some patients and parents

by Yen Duong January 22, 2019April 26, 2019

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