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Mental health crisis hits Pennsylvania farmer hotline, calls and texts down 300%

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Mental health crisis hits Pennsylvania farmer hotline, calls and texts down 300%

This story was created by Spotlight PA State University Regional Officean independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public service journalism in Pennsylvania. Sign up for Talk of the Town, a newsletter that takes a deep dive into local stories, events and more from north central Pennsylvania. Spotlightpa.org/newsletters/talkofthetown. BELLEFONT — In Pennsylvania, calls and texts … Read more

NewYork-Presbyterian Church agrees to enhance care for patients experiencing mental health crisis

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NewYork-Presbyterian Church agrees to enhance care for patients experiencing mental health crisis

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has agreed to undertake a series of reforms to resolve allegations that the hospital system frequently puts patients in mental health emergencies at risk by failing to provide adequate oversight and allowing patients to be discharged from the hospital without authorization, the state attorney general’s office announced Monday. The settlement, which followed a … Read more