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Podcast: Counties fight social isolation

Elderly woman sitting alone on bench in autumn park

As awareness of social isolation spreads, Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Loudoun County, Va. Chair Phyllis Randall discuss the role of government in combatting the problem.

Read more about the issue, and how Portage County, Wis. approaches social isolation, in this County News article.

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