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Empowered Communities Program Boosts Health Access for Underserved

10/12/2025

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The Empowered Communities program, a collaboration between George Mason University and local organizations, aims to improve health care access for underserved populations in Prince William County, Virginia.
The program’s Opioid Project connects justice-involved individuals with health services to address opioid-related needs.
In Missoula, Montana, the Watershed Navigation Center supports individuals exiting incarceration by providing resources to prevent recidivism and assisting them in securing housing and employment.

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Story summary

The Empowered Communities program, a collaboration between George Mason University and local organizations, aims to improve health care access for underserved populations in Prince William County, Virginia.
The program’s Opioid Project connects justice-involved individuals with health services to address opioid-related needs.
In Missoula, Montana, the Watershed Navigation Center supports individuals exiting incarceration by providing resources to prevent recidivism and assisting them in securing housing and employment.