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NAMI Urges Governor Wilson To Sign Health Insurance Parity Bill

Sep 2, 1998

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today called on California Governor Pete Wilson to stand tall and join 19 other states by signing into law a bill (AB1100) that would require health insurance plans to cover serious mental illness in the same manner as physical illnesses.

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Statement From NAMI Concerning Access to Most Effective Medicines For Schizophrenia

Aug 6, 1998

NAMI applauds and supports Representatives Marge Roukema (R-NJ) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) for their courageous actions in calling for a bipartisan task force on mental illness that would examine gaps in the current public treatment system and more effectively hold accountable those states and communities that have failed people with serious brain disorders.

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Texan Appointed President of NAMI Board

Aug 5, 1998

NAMI today announced the election of Jacqueline Shannon as the president of its national Board of Directors.

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NAMI Awards Compaq For Leading The Way In Equal Insurance Coverage For Mental Illness

Jul 31, 1998

Compaq was among nine major American corporations representing thousands of employees across the United States to receive the first-ever Leadership in Business award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) at the organization's annual convention in Washington, DC.

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NAMI Awards EEX For Leading The Way In Equal Insurance Coverage For Mental Illness

Jul 31, 1998

EEX was among nine major American corporations representing thousands of employees across the United States who received the first-ever Leadership in Business award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) at the organization's annual convention in Washington, DC.

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The National Alliance For The Mentally Ill Calls For Parity In Massachusetts

Jul 28, 1998

NAMI today called on the Massachusetts legislature to enact a health insurance parity bill before the session ends on Friday.

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The Russell Weston Tragedy is the Tragic Story of Schizophrenia in America

Jul 27, 1998

Our hearts go out to the families of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Jacob J. Chestnut and Special Agent John M. Gibson who were killed in the line of duty this past Friday.

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NAMI Awards Nine U.S. Corporations Leading The Way In Equal Insurance Coverage For Severe Mental Illness

Jul 20, 1998

Nine major American corporations representing thousands of employees across the United States received today the first-ever Leadership in Business award from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) at the organization's annual convention in Washington, D.C.

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Clarke Ross To Join NAMI As Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy

Jul 18, 1998

NAMI today announced the appointment of Clarke Ross, D.P.A., as its new Deputy Executive Director for Public Policy, the organization’s chief staff officer for coordinating public policy.

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Massachusetts Advocate Honored For Personal Courage, Leadership, And Advocacy On Behalf Of Others Living With Serious Mental Illnesses

Jul 18, 1998

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) today presented the Lionel Aldridge Award to Moe Armstrong of Boston, Massachusetts for his tremendous courage in successfully living with schizophrenia and extraordinary efforts to advocate on behalf of consumers and family members similarly affected by serious mental illnesses.

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