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Brittany Salley-Rains

Brittany Salley-Rains, NP, is a school-based nurse practitioner in Vancouver, WA, who manages complex mental health conditions in primary care. She advocates for inclusive clinic spaces, multilingual resources, and greater confidence among colleagues in treating pediatric behavioral health needs. She plans to use her REACH training to better triage cases, expand care capacity at her FQHC, and mentor clinicians who are reluctant to manage behavioral health issues.

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