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U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt says “Nothing will be more innovative than treating behavioral health like all other health.” That’s the goal behind the Excellence in…
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Nearly 17 percent of Greene County students grades six-12 considered attempting suicide within the past year. That’s according to a student survey…
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The name of the subject in this story has been altered to protect his identity"Ryan" is addicted to heroin. He wished to remain anonymous, but he wanted…
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How Physicians, on the Front Line of Narcotics Prescribing, are Working to Fight the Opioid EpidemicThe name of the person in this story struggling with addiction has been changed to protect his identityPrescription opioids help people deal with pain,…
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Opioids, both prescription and illicit, are the main driver of drug overdose deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Springfield has lost a healthcare leader and advocate for the mentally ill.Dr. Todd Schaible, president and CEO of Burrell Behavioral Health, passed away…
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U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) is continuing his push to expand the Excellence in Mental Health Act. Blunt joined law enforcement and mental health…
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A conference months in the making will bring together professionals from the fields of mental health, health care, and law on Thursday in Springfield.…
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U.S. Senator Roy Blunt met with representatives from a variety of Springfield organizations at Burrell Behavioral Health Tuesday to talk about mental…
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Shawna Morris, Vice President for Mental Health Services at Burrell Behavioral Health, talks with Crystal Brigman Mahaney about the available mental…