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Closure of another rural in-patient psychiatric ward leads to public hearing

Closure of another rural in-patient psychiatric ward leads to public hearing

FromMinnesota Now


Closure of another rural in-patient psychiatric ward leads to public hearing

FromMinnesota Now

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
May 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Tuesday evening there will be a public hearing on the closure of an inpatient psychiatric ward in central Minnesota. Lakewood Health System plans to close its 10-bed unit in its hospital in the small town of Staples.It is the latest loss of services in an industry that is already struggling to keep up with demand. The state reports 80 percent of counties are experiencing a shortage of mental health care.Sue Abderholden, executive director of Minnesota’s chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the situation.
Released:
May 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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