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May is Mental Health Awareness Month; learn about inpatient suicide statistics and prevention.

Every April, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) coordinates a month-long Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign. The goals of this campaign include educating and engaging the public in addressing the widespread issue of sexual assault via awareness, prevention, and how to support those affected by it.  The term “sexual assault” is an…

More than 1 million people currently reside in nursing homes, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than any other point in history, to date. Unfortunately, a larger nursing home population also means an increase in nursing home abuse and neglect. If you have a loved one in a nursing home or…

Similac & Enfamil – Baby Formula Lawsuits Involving Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Having a baby is usually a treasured experience, but when that child is born premature (generally defined as more than three weeks before the estimated due date), it can lead to unique challenges for parents and caregivers. Since premature babies are typically underweight…

Family traditions are often at the center of many holiday celebrations. Traditions often include decorating for the holidays both indoors and out. For many families, the annual tree trimming coincides with a plethora of holiday décor that is a treasured element of the holiday season. To keep everyone safe during the holiday season being…

How to stay safe on Halloween this year! Before you get dressed up and let the kids head out for a fun evening of trick-or-treating, we at GreeningLaw P.C. want to make sure you have the information necessary to keep yourself, your children, and others safe this year. Here is a look at several…

Frequently Asked Questions for Suicide Prevention Month Every year, tens of thousands of people commit suicide, leaving family members, spouses, and friends struggling not only with the magnitude of their pain and loss, but also with feelings of guilt and shame that can make it difficult to talk about the trauma openly or seek…

The Best Destinations to Enjoy the Texas Summer Summer is in full-swing, and plenty of people are getting into the groove of the season with trips and activities to beat the heat and enjoy themselves with friends and family. But before you head out on the road and get ready for some summer fun,…

Summer Road Trip Safety Tips Whether it’s to visit family, check out a national landmark, or just get out and do something different, millions of other Americans are planning to take to the roads this summer. After all, with the country opening back up after a year of lockdowns and isolation, plenty of people…

Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 It is estimated 1,500 patients die each year by suicide in our hospitals and many thousands more make non-fatal attempts. Among other factors, investigations have shown these injuries and deaths can be attributed to inadequate staff training in a) how to detect, assess, and communicate suicide risk, and b)…