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Region Loses Pioneer in Community Mental Health

William H. Kyles
Photo from Boys Town National Alumni Association
William H. Kyles

By Elana Gordon

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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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