Page 50 - Access Line News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Q&A: Rep. Mary Whiteford discusses the importance of behavioral health initiatives Mansur Shaheen | Mar 5, 2021 Share this: Representative Mary Whiteford is a Republican from West Michigan who serves as a member of the House Health Policy Committee. The representative spoke to State of Reform about the importance of behavioral health and how the Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL) can help Michiganders across the state. Mansur Shaheen: What would you say is your biggest priority for the 2021 session? Rep. Mary Whiteford: “I learned when I was knocking on doors and talking to ...

5 Things Michigan: MDHHS budget priorities, 15-point health proposal, Vaccine disparities DJ Wilson | Mar 4, 2021 Share this: Next week, we hold our Convening Panel meeting ahead of our 2021 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference. This is the group that kicks off our agenda setting process ahead of this year’s event. We’ll release the list of participants after our meeting to show you everyone contributing to this year’s virtual gathering. If you’re interested in helping us build an agenda of the most important topics in Michigan health care ahead of our May 27t...

4:38 Overdose deaths have increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the CDC, and many people are delaying or avoiding medical care due to concerns about the virus. The New Mexico Crisis and Access Line decided to partner with Digital Therapeutics Group LLC so those living with addictions can get support online. Launched in November with funding from the Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Division, the 5-Actions Program is free and anonymous. KUNM’s Nash Jones spoke with the app’s creator, John Fitzgerald, to learn more about the program. JOHN FITZGERALD: We call it ...

LANSING — A bill introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives would mandate mental health pre-screenings for inmates as they enter jails.  The bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Sarah Lightner, Springport on Feb. 16. Rep. Mary Whiteford, R-Casco Township, is among the bill's cosponsors.  House Bill 4254 would mandate mental health pre-screenings for every individual entering a jail overseen by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Currently, some jails and prisons have standards for mental health screenings upon inmate intake, but those standards vary across Michigan's 83 c...

Chatham Co. Police seeing rise in overdoses Chatham Co. Police seeing rise in overdoses By Sean Evans | February 15, 2021 at 5:36 PM EST - Updated February 15 at 6:22 PM SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County Police recently reported their officers are using a medication called Narcan to revive people overdosing on opioids more often. According to Chatham Police, officers have used it thirty times in the last six months. And Chatham County Police aren’t the only local agency seeing a rise in cases so far this year. Chatham Emergency Services reports a twenty percent increase in overdose...