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Accessing records has been difficult, hindering efforts, but child advocates hope lawmakers will craft legislation to ease the way for Guilford and any future review teams.
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North Carolina's health agency and a nonprofit defending people with intellectual and development disabilities have reached an agreement that could resolve a lawsuit seeking action for those who lack adequate services in their communities.
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A statewide inventory conducted in 2019 shows there were more than 16,000 untested sexual assault kits that were backlogged.
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The county wants to join the North Carolina attorney general’s lawsuit, citing extended wait times in the emergency room.
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Boston-based Affiliated Monitors, Inc. will be taking over as the independent monitor for the healthcare company.
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Advocates say North Carolina's mental health care system would improve by providing more care in community and home-based settings. But an "institutional bias" in the state means that likely won't happen for years, or even decades.
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A firsthand account of life inside psychiatric residential treatment facilities reveals how these care centers can do more harm than good.
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A WUNC investigation into the state's two-dozen psychiatric residential treatment facilities finds dozens of examples of neglect or abuse of children with severe mental and behavioral health needs.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program, a $14.2 billion federal program that provides subsidies to low-income households for high-speed internet, is due to sunset in April.
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Former North Carolina prisoners had sustained suicide risk, even three years after release, suggesting a need for more consistent support for people returning to the community.
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Camp Crinkleroot is a free weekend day-camp for children ages 8 to 14 with autism and similar disorders.
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Opill could fill gaps for people who face barriers obtaining a prescription from a provider, but price may continue to be an obstacle for some.