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Advocates and rural providers urge state investments in peer support, dental clinics and hospital infrastructure
Summary
Witnesses at the appropriations hearing urged funding for peer‑based recovery supports for pregnant and postpartum women, revival of regional free dental clinics, targeted investment to counter falling PeachCare enrollment and capital help for rural hospitals expanding residency and clinical services.
Multiple witnesses during the public‑comment portion of the House appropriations subcommittee asked lawmakers to back targeted investments in rural health services, workforce retention and community programs.
Larissa Guerrero of the Georgia Council for Recovery described a peer‑support pilot for pregnant and postpartum women with substance use and mental‑health disorders, proposing referrals through WIC offices and estimating that small county pilots could run for about $100,000. Guerrero said outcomes at one Northeast Georgia hospital reduced neonatal…
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