đź’š EVERYONE can play a role in suicide prevention. Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide.
đź’š Know the warning signs and #BeThe1To offer support: fal.cn/3lTfq
đź’š Seek help by calling @800273TALK
ALT Suicide warning signs
Talking about wanting to die or to kill themselves
Looking for a way to kill themselves, like searching online or buying a gun
Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
Talking about being a burden to others
Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs
Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly
Sleeping too little or too much
Withdrawing or isolating themselves
Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
Extreme mood swings
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
SuicidePreventionLifeline.org
New @MSMEDUresearch from a joint @NACHC and @COVID_19Network analysis shows fewer #COVID19 deaths and infections in areas of the country where there is a Community Health Center. Findings underscore the value of health centers in fighting the pandemic: bit.ly/CHCfightingCOVID
About 28 million kids ages 5-11 are expected to soon become eligible for #COVID19 vaccines. What we know about this group:
▪️ About 1/2 are children of color
▪️ Almost 1/5 are below the poverty line
▪️ About 4/10 are covered by Medicaid
Learn more here: kff.org/policy-watch/the-nex…
Satcher: "Finally, will you persevere until the job is done? My commitment to you today, and I am older than most of you, but my commitment is that we must continue. We must persevere until the job is done. It is a long struggle." #APHA2021
Only 17 states in the US are reporting Race/Ethnicity data around COVID-19 vaccination. MS and FL are represented from the Southeast. @NCPC_Policy@COVID_19Network@NCPC_Research
Early State Vaccination Data Raise Warning Flags for Racial Equity kff.org/?p=509103
Executive Order On Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government | The White House whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
Please join us Thursday to hear about the work we are doing with a fantastic group of partners to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on disproportionately impacted communities. @COVID_19Network@NCPC_Policy@MinorityHealth
We know to have the impact we envision, we have to connect, communicate and collaborate in ways we haven’t before. Join our virtual showcase to hear more about our partner’s efforts and how we’re addressing #COVID19. Register today: bit.ly/NCRN2020partnershowca…
Congratulations Dr. Rebecca Etz for receiving the Barbara Starfield Award! Thank you for the work you do and will continue to do to for primary care! #PCC2020 @GreenCenterOrg