Region Loses Pioneer in Community Mental Health

By Elana Gordon

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Kansas City lost a leader in mental health last week, with the unexpected passing of William H. Kyles. For decades, Kyles worked to improve care for the most vulnerable in this region and beyond. KCUR's Elana Gordon brings us this profile.

Hear William Kyles on KCUR's Up to Date last February here.

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