PA changed its standard for involuntary mental health
WEBOct 24, 2019 · The new AOT law. Pennsylvania was the 47th state to adopt AOT standards with less strict criteria. According to the memo of the Pennsylvania bill, sponsored by state Rep. Thomas Murt, R-Montgomery, its goal was to allow for less restrictive treatment settings and the chance to intervene sooner “before someone becomes dangerous and tragedy strikes.”
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WEBUpdate: Allegheny County Council approves settlement of dispute over Shuman Center. Allegheny County Council voted Tuesday to approve a settlement in the lawsuit it filed against the county executive last year over the privatization of the county’s juvenile detention center. Council approved the settlement by a 13-1 vote, with one abstention.….
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WEBMar 9, 2023 · Connecting dots: Pitt health expert explores intersection of climate change and COVID-19. Natalie Bencivenga August 19, 2024. “If you put a virus on top of [climate change and increased air pollution], you can see how the lung is having to deal with two threats at a time. ” — Dr. Maureen Lichtveld.
Pittsburgh programs expand access to addiction medicine, amid …
WEBJan 6, 2022 · As overdose deaths surged in the pandemic, new programs in Pittsburgh streamline access to medicine for opioid addiction. Oliver Morrison January 6, 2022. Dade Humphries, a social worker at Prevention Point Pittsburgh, sets up the organization’s medical van in Pittsburgh’s Homewood neighborhood. The group is trying to improve access to life ...
Vacant, neglected properties in your Pittsburgh neighborhood?
WEBMar 15, 2022 · You can also directly call PLI at 412-255-2175. You can also call the Allegheny County Health Department at 412-350-4046 or submit an online complaint form if you think the property is a health hazard, including if you notice issues like rodent infestations or tall weeds.
As PPS enrollment drops, some predict school closures
WEBJan 19, 2023 · Pittsburgh Public Schools has experienced steady declines in student enrollment over recent years, and the state predicts it will only continue to drop. PPS’ latest enrollment numbers, released in November, show a student population of 18,650, down from 19,160 in 2021-22. The state Department of …
Peduto's legacy: big plans, innovation and some frustrating endings
WEBDec 22, 2021 · After eight years, Peduto’s record is a mix of bold plans and frustrating endings. Pittsburgh’s outgoing mayor won the office in 2013 as a progressive leader, but he lost reelection in 2021 as progressive groups backed challenger Ed Gainey, saying Peduto too often fell short of creating an equitable city. Charlie Wolfson December 22, 2021.
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WEBAbout PublicSource. PublicSource is Pittsburgh’s home for impactful journalism and community-driven storytelling. Our dedicated team of journalists is committed to demystifying the issues that matter most to our readers. We champion transparency and accountability from those who are in power. Our fact …
Gender wage gap shrinking at Pittsburgh nonprofits. But not …
WEBJun 7, 2021 · A 2019 national survey from the Building Movement Project found that 22% of organizations led by people of color had budgets greater than $5 million, compared to 40% of white-run organizations. The report also asked respondents about financial well-being with questions about salary, bonuses or other increases, and whether or not survey respondents regularly provided financial support to family ...
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