Committee hears bill to allow emergency medication kits in private psychiatric hospitals Proponents said HB 2587 would let licensed private psychiatric hospitals keep pharmacist‑managed emergency medication kits (including controlled substances within limits) to treat psychiatric emergencies on site; committee members asked about safeguards, inspection costs and medication types.

A groundbreaking bill could transform emergency care in private psychiatric hospitals by allowing pharmacist-managed medication kits to tackle crises on-site, potentially saving lives and reducing costly ER transfers.

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Board approves opioid-settlement grants for treatment, prevention and co-responder programs The board approved a slate of RFP awards funded by opioid settlement dollars, including youth prevention, transitional wraparound supports, expansion of a transition center and a regional co-responder program; supervisors emphasized metrics, community reach and the need to deploy remaining funds quickly.

Pima County is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis with new grants aimed at prevention, treatment, and innovative co-responder programs.

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Commissioner Damel highlights massive revenue increase from mobile crisis response grant Mobile crisis response grant projections show a 3000% revenue increase for 2026.

Cook County is set to see a staggering 3000% increase in revenue from its mobile crisis response grant, paving the way for enhanced public health initiatives!

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