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Addressing Suicide

Two celebrity suicides occurred this month – fashion designer Kate Spade and TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain.

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Preventing Suicide

Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States.

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Ask the Doctor: Helping Older Adults Cope With Isolation

As we continue social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many people struggle with isolation. This can be especially hard for older adults with little physical contact with others.

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Suicide Prevention Grant Helps Physicians Save Lives

Lauren Matthews, MD, Lexington Pediatrics, sat down with WLTX' Queen Johnson to discuss how a recent grant is helping our physicians detect warning signs of suicide - in her case, in adolescent patients.

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Urgent Care vs. ER?

When you have an illness or injury, it is important to choose the right location for care.

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Sticky note on blue wall that says you're not alone.

Understanding and Preventing Suicide

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that there are 132 suicides each day in the United States. Lexington Medical Center is working to curb these statistics by educating its clinicians about how to help.

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