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Another Voice: Congress Must Protect Access to Health Care for Our Nation’s Veterans

October 30, 2023 by Paul

Growing up in rural Wayne County, the only medical professionals available were physician assistants. I didn’t see a doctor until I was 18. Access to health care was difficult to obtain, and this is still a reality today. Now, a proposed change to Department of Veterans Affairs rules could make matters worse for our nation’s …

Money and mental health: Experts and lawmakers say lack of funding limits access

October 18, 2023 by Paul

A lack of funding and resources can prevent Americans from getting the mental health care they need, experts say. “Let’s talk about resources, and then we can talk about the mental health crisis,” Susan Gurley, executive director of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, said during Wednesday morning’s panel: “Every Mind Matters: The Many …