HEALTH NOTES

Film about suicide to be shown

HeartLine will show “The S Word,” a documentary about suicide, at 6 p.m. May 3 at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive. The film’s director, Lisa Klein, will take questions afterward.

The film attempts to raise awareness of suicide prevention resources and to reduce shame surrounding the topic. Seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 840-9396 ext. 114, or go to www. heartlineoklahoma.org by April 30.

Feds seek input on opioid epidemic

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Rural Development is seeking ideas to address the opioid epidemic. People who know of an effective program to prevent or treat addiction among rural populations can share what they’ve learned via https://www.usda.gov/topics/opioids.

Nursing facilities are recognized

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living recognized 11 Oklahoma facilities for quality improvements.

The recognized facilities are: Grace Living Center SW, Oklahoma City; Emerald Care Center, Oklahoma City; Grace Living Center, Edmond; Cedar Creek Nursing Center, Norman; Rainbow Health Care Community, Bristow; Shanoan Springs Residence, Chickasha; Grace Living Center, Claremore; Forrest Manor Nursing Center, Dewey; Medicalodge, Dewey; Montevista Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, Lawton; and The Village at Southern Hills, Tulsa.

Integris Hospice seeks volunteers

Integris Hospice is looking for volunteers interested in working with patients and their caregivers. Volunteers may stay with patients, run errands for caregivers or assist with office tasks. For more information or to sign up for training, call Carol Prewitt at 848-8884.

Medical marijuana businesses organize

A new trade organization, New Health Solutions Oklahoma, will represent medical marijuana businesses. A public vote on June 26 will decide whether Oklahoma will allow medical use of marijuana.

Executive Director Bud Scott said the group will work to help implement regulations for safe dispensing and use of medical marijuana. For more information, go to www.newhealthoklahoma.com.