Public and Mental Health

Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Is Coming to L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Is Coming to L.A. County

Virtual kickoff event today opens portal for team registrations, launches outreach and fundraising opportunities     A focus on diabetes awareness, prevention, and risk management is coming to Los Angeles County as…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approve $74.9M Contract for Construction of North Hollywood Health Center Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Approve $74.9M Contract for Construction of North Hollywood Health Center

50,000 square foot facility will provide a holistic suite of wellness, clinical, and mental health services   Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion co-authored…

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Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy 1024 768 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Nation’s Largest County Association Approves Key Mental Health Policy Resolutions to Drive Federal Legislative Advocacy

This weekend, a multitude of county elected leaders and executives gathered in Travis County in Texas at the annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Conference to share challenges, compare best…

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Supervisor Barger Reacts to State Awarding $43M to Behavioral Health Capital Projects in the Antelope Valley 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Supervisor Barger Reacts to State Awarding $43M to Behavioral Health Capital Projects in the Antelope Valley

After the state’s announcement of $43M in grants awarded to projects in the Antelope Valley, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued the following statement expressing her appreciation for the…

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Barger Boosts Health Care in Santa Clarita Valley, Presents $200K Check to New Dental and Wellness Center 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Boosts Health Care in Santa Clarita Valley, Presents $200K Check to New Dental and Wellness Center

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger joined officials from the Northeast Valley Health Corporation (NEVHC) to celebrate the grand opening of their new Santa Clarita Valley Dental and Wellness…

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Barger Brings Back Focus on Hiring, Retaining L.A. County Clinical Staff 150 150 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Brings Back Focus on Hiring, Retaining L.A. County Clinical Staff

Approved motion gives 30 day deadline for completed impact report evaluating incentives, including benefits This week, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Supervisor…

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New Public Partnership Plans Investment in North Pasadena 1024 559 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

New Public Partnership Plans Investment in North Pasadena

City of Pasadena and the County of Los Angeles will transform vacant Kaiser Permanente building into health and housing site    Today, City of Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo and…

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L.A. County and City of Pasadena to Work on Expanding Healthcare and Mental Health Services in North Pasadena 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County and City of Pasadena to Work on Expanding Healthcare and Mental Health Services in North Pasadena

Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion that mobilizes the county’s health and mental health departments in support of bringing services to the north Pasadena region.…

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Barger Joins New Commission Focused on Driving Action on Nation’s Mental Health Crisis 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

Barger Joins New Commission Focused on Driving Action on Nation’s Mental Health Crisis

Today, the National Association of Counties (NACo) launched a new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing that will develop policy and programmatic recommendations at the federal level to address systemic…

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L.A. County Focuses on Bringing More Mental Health Beds into Service 1024 683 Supervisor Kathryn Barger

L.A. County Focuses on Bringing More Mental Health Beds into Service

Today, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors put a plan in motion to address its shortage of mental health beds that provide care for indigent individuals suffering from untreated…

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