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HI SCR42
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Urges the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to expand the Kau Rural Health Clinic to improve access to urgent care and outpatient behavioral health services
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Recognizes that rural health clinics address shortages of physicians serving Medicare beneficiaries and provide primary health services through physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse-midwives, clinical psychologists, and social workers
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Identifies that social isolation and loneliness linked to COVID-19 pandemic create specific health risks for adolescents and older adults in rural communities
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Notes that residents in rural, tight-knit communities often avoid seeking mental health services due to fear of community stigma and negative perceptions
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Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation
Legislative Description
Urging The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation To Expand The Kau Rural Health Clinic To Improve Access To Urgent Care And Outpatient Behavioral Health Services.
Mental Health
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey, Ward excused (3).
4/19/2022