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York, Pa., May 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) WellSpan Health announces today the opening of a new and innovative one-stop clinic for vulnerable patients with mental health and substance use disorders. Called START (Specialized Treatment and Recovery Team), the clinic provides a coordinated care experience for patients with urgent mental health and addiction needs. The program surrounds them with the right resources and services they need in the right place, at the right time, while reducing trips to the emergency department. At WellSpan Health we are committed to finding a better way to care for our community, and the START clinic s unique approach ensures we are treating the whole person, explained Roxanna Gapstur, PhD, RN, President & CEO of WellSpan Health. We re honored to be able to see WellSpan s mission in action with this $4 million federal grant - to promote lifelong wellness and healthy communities.