A report by the state watchdog agency stated that 13 of Virginia’s 25 mental health facilities hadn’t updated their availability for at least two days, rendering the list useless for emergency admissions.
Healthcare
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Virginia ranks in the bottom third of states in public health spending
New state report finds that local health departments are underfunded, and salaries are not competitive. Ten health districts have no permanent leadership, including three in Southwest
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New behavioral health wing at Bradley Free Clinic helps meet rising demand for mental health services
In 2019, the clinic had fewer than 50 mental health patients. This year it expects to serve more than 1,000.
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Carilion to move behavioral health services to Tanglewood Mall
Carilion had previously announced plans to build a separate facility but later put those plans on hold due to the pandemic.
