Suzanne Bonamici tweeted the following:
"This issue affects every part of Oregon, and it will take partnerships between governments, local organizations, and healthcare providers to meet the behavioral health needs in our communities."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Suzanne Bonamici:
"Several people discussed losing workers to the private sector, and how the federal system doesnt adequately reimburse for Medicaid or Medicare patients. Lengthy processes to obtain licensing can also keep people out of the field."Read on Twitter
"I am grateful to have secured more than $1.7 million for the United We Heal behavioral health apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship program, but there is more we must do to build a sustainable workforce."Read on Twitter
"Some of the barriers affect fields beyond behavioral health. Potential workers have a hard time finding affordable child care and housing, or might not be in a position to take on student loan debt."Read on Twitter
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