More than a dozen former employees say understaffing at Brynn Marr Hospital contributes to what they describe as a dangerous place for patients and employees. Hospital officials say allegations of violence, sexual assaults, overmedication and lack of mental health therapy are unfounded.

Former employees say short-staffed NC psych hospital rife with violence, abuse

Brynn Marr Hospital

Celebrate the moms in your life on Sunday, May 12 with these Mother's Day deals including flowers, gift card bonus offers, restaurant deals, retail sales and more!

Mother's Day Deals 2024: Flowers, restaurant, retail and gift card bonus offers

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Two of the biggest crises facing healthcare in North Carolina are equitable access and affordability. Health systems like the North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) seek to solve these challenges by advocating for a North Carolina where high-quality healthcare is equitable and accessible for all. For NCHA, this starts with expanding Medicaid and passing the Healthcare Access and Stabilization Program (HASP). Through partnerships, communication, education and public policy, NCHA demonstrates how passing this legislation will expand patient access to healthcare and allow hospitals to focus on providing the best care — without worrying about how they’re going to pay for it.

For NCHA, Health Equity Begins With Policy