Story ideas for reporters Back Story Ideas Preventing suicide among Indian youth is the focus of a research project at the University of Washington School of Nursing. Led by Dr. C. June Strickland, the project will help researchers understand the dynamics of youth suicide and test the effectiveness of assessment and intervention methods in three Northwest tribes. Suicide rates among Indian youth are two to three times the national average.
Young people feel the pain experienced by their elders.
This fracturing of a culture can lead to a sense of hopelessness and despair. The University of Washington Stroke Center at Harborview Medical Center is working to increase awareness of the third leading cause of death and leading cause of disability through an educational campaign. Stroke doesn't have to be devastating if people know the symptoms and seek prompt medical attention. A University of Washington study shows that generalists are much more likely than specialists to act as primary-care providers for their elderly Medicare patients. The study suggests there are advantages to having a primary-care doctor as a regular physician.