FCC suggests new suicide prevention hotline By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A rising from the National Suicide Hotline Improvement Act of 2018, the Federal Communications Commission
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Keeping Elders Safe in the Nursing Home
Elder Justice Committee of Metro Justice to hold community forum to discuss staffing levels in nursing homes By Lori Parker, Esq. It’s a familiar
Sperm Banking Helps Men Protect Fertility
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While many men can become parents much later in life compared to most women, sperm banking may provide a means
Should Men Be Screened for Prostate Cancer?
A survivor’s perspective By Patrick Fisher September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, other than skin cancer, prostate
Sensory Clothing Meets Kids’ Needs
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For many families, shopping for back-to-school clothes is more than another errand. It’s a big challenge because their children’s sensory
Why take the risk? Pregnancy and alcohol don’t mix
By Jennifer Faringer As we approach fall and the month of September, let’s consider spreading the word regarding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness
The Psychology of Happiness in the Modern World
In a recent book, local professor Jim Allen examines how cultural and economic factors affect personal happiness By Amy Cavalier Unlocking the key to
Community Medicaid Promotes Long-Term Care at Home
By Lori Parker, Esq. When a loved one needs help with daily activities — bathing, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene — many people believe
Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Apps Helpful
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many smartphones come pre-loaded with an app for measuring heart rate, sometimes as part of a fitness suite that also
5 Things You Need to Know About Vaccination
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. This was a banner year for measles and mumps. Not good news for health officials and various communities that were