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Date: March 11, 2001
Video Coverage: Long-Term Health Care in Minnesota and alternatives to prescription drugs for children with ADD or ADHD
About the Program:
Capitol Report host, Dave Olson, discussed how a tight labor market and a rising aging population has created a dilemma in long-term health care with Representative Fran Bradley, Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee, and Senator Dallas Sams, Chair of the Senate Health and Family Security Committee. Tune in to find out what can be done to ease staffing shortages and provide quality long-term care to Minnesotans.

Jannell Trobec interviews Representative Barb Sykora, R-Excelsior, on her proposal requiring parents, educators, and health care professionals to evaluate alternatives to prescription drugs for kids with ADD or ADHD.