Jimmy Lucas, Owner of Lucas Funeral Homes, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative: “We are proud to give back to the future of the funeral profession. With this annual scholarship, we are investing in promising talent and ensuring that the field continues to evolve with dedicated and compassionate professionals.”
Eligibility and Application Details:
Students pursuing a certification, certificate, associate’s, or bachelor’s degree in business or a related field are eligible for this award.
For the complete set of rules, application procedures, and deadlines, interested candidates are encouraged to visit the official Lucas Funeral Homes website.
The Lucas Annual Scholarship underscores the funeral home’s unwavering commitment not just to serving the present community, but to fostering and supporting the growth of future professionals in the field.
About Lucas Funeral Homes:
Lucas Funeral Homes, a revered establishment in the community, has been delivering trusted funeral services for decades. Renowned for their compassionate approach and dedication to serving families during their toughest moments, they are now extending their commitment to supporting and fostering the growth of the next generation of funeral service professionals.
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FOOD September 14– How Alternative Protein Drives a More Sustainable Food System September 20– Enhancing the Consumer’s “Alt Meat” Protein Experience
HEALTHCARE September 15– Unleashing the Power of Play in a Child Centered Approach to Enhance Patient Experience September 18– Perinatal Mood Disorders September 25– The Reimagined Registry: Revolutionizing Patient Care and Research through Real-World Data
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MEDICAL DEVICE September 27– Combination Products: Critical Steps to Successfully Accelerate Time-to-Market
PHARMACEUTICAL September 6– Long-Acting Injectables (LAI): Microsphere Design, Development and Scale-up
PHARMA MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN September 8– Technological Innovations in Clinical Supply Chains: Maximizing End-to-End Visibility September 13– Biomanufacturing Facility Design: The Impact of Annex 1 and Contamination Control Strategy September 29– Computer Software Assurance for FDA-Regulated Industries
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Warning Signs: The most common warning sign of suicide risk that therapists report seeing among their clients is expressing feelings of hopelessness or worthlessness (61%). This was followed by increased social withdrawal and isolation (23%), sudden improvement in mood after a period of depression (11%) and giving away prized possessions or making final arrangements (5%).
Misconceptions: Therapists report that the most common misconception surrounding suicide is that talking about suicide will plant the idea in someone’s mind (60%). This was followed by believing that only people with a diagnosed mental illness are at risk of suicide (19%), that once someone experiences suicidal ideation, they will struggle with it for the rest of their life (16%) and that suicide is always an impulsive act (5%).
Barriers: Therapists report that the biggest barrier to seeking therapy for suicidal ideation is the stigma and fear of judgment from others (58%). Other common barriers are having a prior negative experience when seeking help (49%), reluctance to discuss personal struggles openly (26%), limited access to affordable mental health services (21%) and a lack of awareness about available resources (9%).
Cultural and Demographic Factors: 75% of providers reported that cultural beliefs and attitudes towards mental health create barriers for individuals who are at risk of suicide, as opposed to only 4% reporting language barriers, meaning the work to be done in society is still around the stigma of mental health. Other common cultural or demographic factors that create barriers include socioeconomic disparities resulting in limited access to mental health services (47%), accessibility of culturally competent therapists (18%), intersectionality and the unique experiences of marginalized groups (18%).
Prevention Strategies: Therapists report that the most effective safety planning strategy in therapy sessions is to help clients identify reasons for living (19%). They also say that this can be the most challenging strategy for clients (25%). Other effective strategies noted were reducing access to lethal means (16%), identification of warning signs (16%), coping strategies (14%), social supports (14%) and contacts during a crisis (5%).
Treatment: Therapists report that the most effective technique for addressing suicidal thoughts is medication management programs paired with talk therapy (25%). Other evidence-based approaches were cited as Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) (23%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (16%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (12%), mindfulness-based interventions (5%) and very few providers (2%) report using Counseling on Access to Lethal Means.
Role of Therapy: Therapists report that the most important role that therapy plays in suicide prevention is to help individuals understand the underlying causes of suicide and how to prevent or reverse the negative thought patterns that lead to suicidal behavior (40%). This was followed by providing emotional support during crisis moments (28%), identifying immediate solutions to prevent suicide (18%) and educating individuals on suicide prevention strategies (14%).
Considerations: The most important consideration therapists make when addressing suicidal ideation is to offer clients a safe and non-judgmental environment (53%). This was followed by assessing the level of suicide risk and creating a safety plan (44%) and recognizing the cultural and social factors influencing suicide risk (3%).
The report underscores therapists and prescribers’ pivotal role in detecting and addressing warning signs, while also highlighting effective suicide prevention strategies and evidence-based treatments. Cultural and demographic factors’ influence on suicide risk is significant, urging society to collectively confront the ongoing stigma associated with mental health and mental illness. It is evident that effective suicide prevention necessitates a multifaceted approach grounded in collaboration, education, and support. By tapping into providers’ expertise and embracing their diversity, we hold the capacity to reshape the landscape of mental health, embarking on a journey toward a future where each person feels acknowledged, understood, and equipped with the resources to make life-affirming choices.
Grow Therapy offers a marketplace for patients to find the right therapist, with the ability to filter via insurance type, state, areas of specialty, gender, virtual or in-person sessions and availability. The therapists available on the marketplace partner with Grow Therapy to receive dedicated admin support like, billing and credentialing plus access to a telehealth platform, custom-built EHR, private peer community and discounted health insurance.
For more information on Grow Therapy’s 2023 Suicide Prevention and Awareness Report, visit growtherapy.com
About Grow Therapy:
Grow Therapy is a provider-centric mental health group, using technology to make high-quality mental healthcare accessible and affordable to all Americans. Grow Therapy provides therapists and prescribers with a suite of business tools and services, peer community, and pipeline of expertly matched patient referrals so that they can set up and grow thriving in-person and virtual private practices, within the communities they care about most. As a result, more Americans are accessing a wide variety of providers who not only best match their needs, but who take their insurance. Grow Therapy’s network includes more than 6,000 providers and works with major insurers including Humana, Aetna, Cigna, Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare. Some of Grow Therapy’s key investors include TCV, Transformation Capital, and SignalFire. More information about Grow Therapy can be found at www.growtherapy.com
Methodology
The results of this report are from a national survey of Grow Therapy’s Provider Partners conducted from July 17 – August 10, 2023, 2023. There were 57 responses from therapists in different states, with different titles, specialties and years of experience.
The goal of the survey was to get insight into their experience and observations as therapists on the state of suicide ideation and awareness in America in 2023.
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Mumcuoglu, et al. reported: “Diagnosis of louse infestation using a louse comb is four times more efficient than direct visual examination and twice as fast. The direct visual examination technique underestimates active infestation and detects past, non-active infestations.” Moreover, the FDA acknowledges combing not only as a stand on its own treatment method, but also as the safe alternative to the toxic risks of chemical/pesticidal treatments. This is important progress for FDA which approved pesticides for treating lice losing sight of the fact that it’s not about treating lice but about treating children who are infested with them.
There’s never a need to miss a minute of school when parents check ahead and identify and remove head lice and nits early, when there are less of them. The fewer children arriving to school with head lice, the fewer children giving them to others. “Because it’s not about lice, it’s about kids.”
The National Pediculosis Association®, Inc. (NPA) www.headlice.org is a 501 c 3 non-profit volunteer organization, including scientific advisors dedicated to protecting children and their environment from the misuse and abuse of prescription and over-the-counter pesticide treatments for lice and scabies. Proceeds from the LiceMeister® comb allow the NPA to be self-sustaining, independent of industry and accomplish its mission.
Contact Information Deborah Altschuler NATIONAL PEDICULOSIS ASSOCIATION @TheLiceMeister on Twitter! [email protected] (617) 905-0176
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This new academic partnership will host the first 13 pre-selected Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) sophomore students to join AHS and focus on public service and the work of a safety net health care system.
Romoanetia Lofton, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC, system chief nursing officer and Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus chief administrative officer, is the AHS executive sponsor of the program.
“Alameda Health System is pleased to welcome USF’s Nurse Health Equity Scholars,” said Lofton. “AHS is a vanguard of medical excellence and a haven for the most vulnerable patient populations. It is an ideal learning environment for nursing students who are passionate about providing equitable, compassionate, and culturally sensitive care. Here, Nurse Health Equity Scholars will gain practical experience delivering on the AHS mission: Caring, Healing, Teaching, and Serving All.”
“I am honored to have developed this program focusing on health equity and supporting meeting culturally sensitive and specific nursing education demands,” Dr. Fry-Bowers stated. “Nursing is changing its focus from merely delivering health care to developing health and eliminating health inequities. It recognizes that nurses need to be equipped with the necessary skills to provide care tailored to the unique needs of different individuals and communities. Scholars will also have access to additional educational and professional development opportunities that will intentionally prepare them to work in the public safety net sector. We are excited to launch the Nurse Health Equity Scholars program and promote health equity and justice.”
About Alameda Health System
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a leading public integrated health care provider and medical training institution recognized for patient and family-centered care and reducing health disparities. AHS provides comprehensive medical treatment, behavioral health services, disease prevention and health promotion throughout our integrated network of hospitals, wellness centers and skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities. AHS includes three acute care hospitals, a psychiatric hospital, four ambulatory care wellness centers, five post-acute facilities, and the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center and psychiatric emergency department in Alameda County. AHS is committed to eliminating health disparities, promoting wellness and improving the health of the community through its mission of caring, healing, teaching and serving all. For more information, visit AlamedaHealthSystem.org.
About the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions
The mission of the USF School of Nursing and Health Professions is to improve the health of all populations through equitable and compassionate service, value-driven research, and innovative education of health professionals, preparing them to use their hearts, minds, and souls to change the health of the world. For more information, visit our website.
About the University of San Francisco
The University of San Francisco is a private, Jesuit Catholic university that reflects the diversity, optimism, and opportunities of the city that surrounds it. USF offers more than 230 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and certificate programs in the arts and sciences, business, law, education, and nursing and health professions. At USF, each course is an intimate learning community in which top professors encourage students to turn learning into positive action, so the students graduate equipped to do well in the world — and inspired to change it for the better. For more information, visit usfca.edu.
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