The meeting comes just after the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, written by Tillis, being signed into law. The act resulted in the largest amount of money being invested in mental health care in U.S. history. Senator Tillis will be joined by Kody Kinsley, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Timothy Reeder and Senator Jim Burgin from the NC General Assembly; Dr. Robyn Jordan from the NC Medical Society; Karen Kelley from the Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abusers; Stephen Lawler from the NC Healthcare Association; and Dr. Ripple Sekhon with the United States Department of Veteran Affairs.
A legislation aiming at hiring foreign healthcare professionals on H-1B visas to help the United States Department of Veteran Affairs meet the medical needs of people has been introduced.
Volunteers of America Northern Rockies (VOA) is set to break ground on several building projects that will enhance existing services and improve access to care for the wide range of clients they serve. Following mergers with Peak Wellness Center and Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center, Volunteer