[CPEO-MEF] FUDS, HEALTH: John Umstead Hospital (NC)

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Young patients live in former barracks
State hospital's new psychiatric unit doesn't have enough beds to meet 
the need.

By Lynn Bonner
Charlotte Observer (NC)
February 25, 2009

BUTNER - The state has spent about $200,000 to refurbish parts of a 
former Army barracks to house children committed for psychiatric care, 
while a section set aside for children in a new state mental hospital 
remains vacant.

...

The children have spent some time each week in the new hospital's gym. 
The Umstead building the children were using for play was closed 
recently because of concern about mold and asbestos contamination. 
"Danger" signs posted on the building's doors warn of cancer and lung 
disease hazards. Respirators and protected clothing are required for entry.

The state expects an environmental assessment of the building to be 
completed this week.



For the entire article, see
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/breaking/story/559344.html

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Lenny Siegel
Executive Director, Center for Public Environmental Oversight
a project of the Pacific Studies Center
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Voice: 650/961-8918 or 650/969-1545
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