Kansas hospital closing behavioral health unit

Pittsburg, Kan.-based Ascension Via Christi Hospital is closing its behavioral health department due to a lack of funding and staffing, CBS affiliate KOAM reported Dec. 19. 

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The hospital is shutting down the department at the end of December, according to the report. Letters have been sent to affected patients. 

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