Last fall, I shared some good news: VA’s latest data showed meaningful downward trends in Veteran suicide counts and rates.
Mental Health
Homicides Drop While Opioid Overdose Deaths Continue to Break Records in Cook County
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office released preliminary statistics for cases in 2022: homicides drop, opioid deaths increased.
Extended Medicaid Coverage for Postpartum Care in Year-End Funding Bill: Rep. Robin Kelly Leads the Call
Congresswoman Robin Kelly led in issuing the statement below calling for increased investments in accessible postpartum maternal health care.
Park Forest Prepares for Season’s Highest Temperatures As Excessive Heat Warning Is Issued for Region
MGN Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued an excessive heat warning until Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m. with expected peak afternoon heat index values between 106 to 110 degrees. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. The Cook County Department[Read More…]
Kirby Rehabilitation Hosting Open House at New Matteson Headquarters
On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 am, Kirby Rehabilitation will have a grand opening of their new headquarters located at 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 170, Matteson, Illinois.
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Clinical Trial Diversity Act
Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (D-IL), Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust, introduced the bipartisan NIH Clinical Trial Diversity Act to increase the diversity of participants in all National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded trials.
Vaping of Marijuana on the Rise Among Teens
“Woman vaping” by Vaping360 is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 NIH’s 2019 Monitoring the Future survey finds continuing declines . . . You’ve reached subscriber-only content Register for free to continue reading Free 3-day trial Already a subscriber? Log in here.
NIMH: Release of “13 Reasons Why” Associated with Increase in Youth Suicide Rates
“Dong Kyun Photoshoot” by michaeljake is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 NIH-supported study highlights the importance of responsible portrayal of suicide by the media Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” was associated with a 28.9% increase in suicide rates among U.S. youth ages 10-17 in the month (April[Read More…]
