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Mental Health Court: A ‘lifeline’ for defendants… but …

WebDETAILS “It’s a lifeline. When it works, which is the majority of the time, it’s amazing,” said Samantha Smalls, an attorney who represents defendants with mental-health issues for …

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Hospitals are increasingly adding legal services to the patient

WebDETAILS. The pairing makes sense in many ways. Legal issues all too often can cascade into problems with bad medical outcomes. Lawyers might file for an order of protection …

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National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership (NCMLP)

WebCONTENT FROM THIS SOURCE Press Release New Fellowship Launched to Build Healthcare Expertise Among Civil Legal Aid Leaders National Center for Medical-Legal …

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Ellen Lawton Voices for Civil Justice

WebEllen Lawton, JD is a Lead Research Scientist for the Department of Health Policy in the Milken Institute School of Public Health at the George Washington University. She …

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When an Attorney Is the Best Medicine – Voices for Civil Justice

WebDETAILS. Legal services attorneys, working in partnership with health care professionals, can help to address a range of the non-medical issues that stand in the way of improving …

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ABC for Health (Wisconsin) Voices for Civil Justice

WebAdvocacy and Benefits Counseling for Health, Inc., is a Wisconsin-based, nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to ensuring health care access for children and families, …

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Western Center on Law & Poverty (WCLP) (CA)

WebCalifornia’s oldest and largest legal services support center, created in 1967 to focus on housing, health care and a strong safety net for low-income Californians.

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Doctors pair up with lawyers to find cures for those in need

WebDETAILS “I just think it’s the future of where medical care is going. Doctors can treat symptoms but there’s certain social issues that they can’t treat, so that’s where we can …

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Center for Policy Research (CPR) (Denver) Voices for Civil Justice

WebLocated in Denver, Colorado, the Center for Policy Research (CPR) is a private, nonprofit research agency founded in 1981 to work with public and private sector service providers …

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Pisgah Legal Services (PLS) (North Carolina)

WebPisgah Legal Services (PLS) (North Carolina) Founded 1978 with an office in Asheville, PLS provides civil legal aid primarily in six counties in Western North Carolina. Organization …

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Family Center, The (NY) Voices for Civil Justice

WebProvides services for children whose parents have life-threatening illnesses. Includes publications, job bank. Link to organization Primary geographic focus: New York …

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In Vermont, Frustrations Mount Over Affordable Care Act

WebAnnouncement: As of January 1, 2023, the organization Voices for Civil Justice has sunset its operations. VoicesforCivilJustice.org is an archived web project with minimal …

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What is Civil Legal Aid

WebCivil legal aid helps ensure fairness for all in the justice system, regardless of how much money you have. It provides access to legal help for people to protect their livelihoods, …

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Is UC Davis Medical Center Skimping On Care For The Poor

WebDETAILS. Because it is financed partly by state taxpayers, the UC Davis Health System — like all University of California hospitals and clinics — is considered a public institution …

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California Rural Legal Assistance Inc. (CRLA)

WebCONTENT MENTIONING/INVOLVING THIS SOURCE Blog Post When Legal Assistance Can Improve Health Lonnie A. Powers Huffington Post June 1, 2016 Civil legal aid …

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Vermont Supreme Court Decision Expands Access To Health Care …

WebDETAILS. A woman identified in court records as J.H. bought insurance on Vermont Health Connect last year. She was expecting a subsidy to help with the cost of the insurance, …

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Anna Gorman Voices for Civil Justice

WebAnna Gorman is a senior correspondent based in Los Angeles. She joined Kaiser Health News from the Los Angeles Times, where she worked for nearly 15 years covering …

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What Happens When an Algorithm Cuts Your Health Care

WebShortly after Arkansas started using the algorithm in 2016, Kevin De Liban, an attorney for Legal Aid of Arkansas, started to receive complaints. Someone said they were …

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Civil legal aid protects people’s livelihoods, families, health, and

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Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ) Voices for Civil Justice

WebLetter to Editor Legislature should restore funds to budget for Legal Services Brian P. Stack Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ) April 27, 2017 I am urging my colleagues in the Legislature to …

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Blame HUD for America’s Lead Epidemic Voices for Civil Justice

WebDETAILS. While the C.D.C. recommends intervention for lead poisoning at 5 micrograms per deciliter, HUD regulations do not call for action until after a child’s blood lead level is …

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Lee Romney Voices for Civil Justice

WebMaura Dolan, Lee Romney. Los Angeles Times (LA Times) May 21, 2015. Many California counties require paying traffic fines in full before a court hearing. California's chief justice …

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