By Pontiac Times |
Nov 22, 2023
LANSING, Mich. - Sen. Michael Webber is calling for increased scrutiny and accountability for the Michigan Department of Human Services (MDHHS) following reports of a pending court settlement between the department and families of patients at Hawthorn Center, the state's only state-run psychiatric hospital for minors.Webber emphasizes the need for legislative oversight regarding the troubled facility, stating, "This anticipated settlement between MDHHS and Hawthorn families illustrates once more the serious need for increased scrutiny and accountability for the agency...