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Health Care Special Session & Luncheon

Federal help for mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment in correctional facilities the focus of Health Care Luncheon A packed Potomac Ballroom A in the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center witnessed an important presentation from Dr. Neeraj Gandotra,

MD Chief Medical Officer Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on SAMHSA’s National Perspectives on Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health. He was introduced by Bob May from Centu rion who were sponsors of the event. May noted “2023 was tough year in health care. Now we’re energized going into 2024 and we can roll up our sleeves and solve some problems.” Dr. Gandotra began his talk by telling the crowd they were united in the goal of improving

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