Suicide Awareness Month takes place in September, but the topic of awareness is important to discussed year round. It’s important to keep in mind that suicide awareness must be more than “just call this 1-800 number if you are suicidal.” I believe suicide awareness requires one to consider the value and meaning of human life,... Continue Reading →
Empowering others through “Lifesaver” training, by Dr. Summer Langston Powers and Dr. Nanci Claus
According to a study conducted by the American Heart Association (AHA) about workplace emergency preparedness: 50% of the workforce is not prepared to respond to a workplace cardiac or first aid emergency 51% of employees don’t know where their workplace AED is located 65% of employees would view their employers more positively if they offered... Continue Reading →
Recognizing Veterans’ unique health needs, by Dr. Teena McGuinness
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, when I write on the subject of Veterans, I capitalize the word. The health systems that serve Veterans do so as well, thereby setting this patient population apart by denoting their importance to our country’s freedom. Indeed, that Veterans are unique is evidenced by the fact that only 20 million... Continue Reading →