Storm Weakened a Fragile System for Mental Care
Storm weakened a fragile system for mental care
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It took four more days, and strong protests from her psychiatrist and caseworkers, to get her admitted for two weeks of inpatient treatment, said Tony Lee, who works for Community Access, a nonprofit agency that provides supportive housing to people …
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After meningitis, infections are new fear from tainted drug
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The patients were part of a second, growing wave of serious infections from the same tainted drug that caused a nationwide meningitis outbreak. The drug, contaminated with a fungus, was injected near the spine to treat chronic back or neck pain. This …
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Kaiser aids cancer research by taking part in clinical trials
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… society and helps future cancer patients. The majority of Kaiser Permanente clinical trials are designed to compare the current standard of care versus new drugs that already have had preliminary data that support the possibility of a better …
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Author offers hope to those with autism
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Patten hopes his memoir will help others with autism and their caregivers to find ways to value themselves and gain a sense of belonging. "It's more important to keep a connection with kids or anyone who is having difficulties. Treatment is always …
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