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Article: REP. CUBIN INTRODUCES MENTAL HEALTH CARE BILL

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May 11, 2006
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Rep. Barbara L. Cubin, R-Wyo. (at-large), issued the following press release:

In an effort to tackleWyoming's healthcare provider shortage, Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-WY) has introduced legislation to expand access to mental health care.

"Mental health afflictions such as depression are real diseases, and they should be taken seriously," said Representative Cubin. "Wyoming seniors currently have very limited options when it comes to seeking professional help for these conditions, and this bill would go a long way to make mental health care more available to our state's seniors."

On Wednesday, Cubin introduced H.R. 5324, the Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2006. The bill would ...

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