The Mental Health Association of South-Central Kansas is rolling out translation devices akin to gadgets from the 1960s' science fiction TV show "Star Trek," ABC affiliate KAKE reported June 4.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Freedom First budget for fiscal year 2022-23, totaling $109.9 billion, with nearly $294 million dedicated to mental health services, according to a June 2 press release.
The Oregon Health Authority released the first portion of a $517 million mental health workforce fund, the Portland Business Journal reported May 27.
Coos Bay, Ore.-based Bay Area Hospital is closing its behavioral health unit and laying off staff after posting a $5 million net loss in March, CBS affiliate KPIC reported June 3.
Mayor Francis Suarez, U.S. Conference of Mayors president, announced a new official Task Force on Mental Health and Wellbeing at the 90th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors on June 3.
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Asheville, N.C.-based Mountain Area Health Education Center was awarded a $4 million grant from the state's Department of Health and Human Services, ABC affiliate WLOS reported June 1.
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Odyssey Behavioral Healthcareis opening an outpatient eating disorder clinic in Columbus, Ohio.
A 16-year-old resident at Owens Cross Roads, Ala.-based for-profit youth psychiatric treatment facility Sequel TSI suffered abuse so severe she called the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program and 911, al.com reported June 1.
Former BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee executive Clay Phillips was named senior vice president of strategy and managed care of Summit BHC, a behavioral health and addiction treatment center in Franklin, Tenn., local news source Brentwood Homepage reported June 2.
Behavioral health case management company Healthkeeperz is paying $2.1 million to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act by billing claims to Medicaid that were not reimbursable, the Justice Department said June 1.