The Senior Life Solutions program at Excelsior Springs Hospital is spreading the word about a growing concern in Clay County – and America in general. That concern is suicide among the elderly.
During the month of October, Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is shifting focus, slightly, in a Women Supporting Women initiative that includes breast cancer awareness, but also tends to the physical, mental, social, nutritional and spiritual health of women.
It is amazing to see the outreach efforts of our inpatient and outpatient divisions across the nation! Congratulations, teams, on a successful Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month. Thank you for bringing your passion to work every day!
CRMC is partnered with Senior Life Solutions to host a suicide prevention awareness virtual walk from September 28th through October 4th.
Decatur County Memorial Hospital is pleased to welcome Brandi Johnson, RN, BSW, as the new Program Director for their Senior Life Solutions program.
Saline Memorial Hospital lined its parking lot with luminaries on Wednesday in honor of those who have lost their life to suicide. A special section was set up in honor of the 22 people who have committed suicide so far in 2020.
The World Health Organization reports a rather alarming statistic - social isolation can be as damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day! And the problem worsens as we get older. It is believed that social isolation significantly increases a person’s risk of premature death - a risk that may rival those of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity.
HCHS “House Calls” w/Jillian Carpenter of Senior Life Solutions talks about Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center’s Senior Solutions recognized September as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month. To promote suicide awareness and prevention, Senior Solutions and Meyersdale Mayor Mike Brant wrote a proclamation encouraging everyone to educate themselves about the warning signs of suicide and where to turn for help
Katherine Setzer, of Washburn, is the director of the Senior Life Solutions program at Mercy Cassville. According to Setzer, personnel at Senior Life Solutions are trained to use standardized evidence-based tools to screen for depression, anxiety and overall wellbeing.
