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Ephraim McDowell Health Sponsoring Free Suicide Prevention Trainings in May

Did you know that in Kentucky, one person dies by suicide every 12 hours? This statistic highlights the urgent need for action in our communities. We can all make a difference. The QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Gatekeeper Training is a life-saving opportunity designed to help individuals recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and take the necessary steps to intervene. Just like CPR, QPR training prepares people to save lives.

Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital (Stanford) will host a QPR Gatekeeper Training session on May 1 from 2 p.m. to 3 pm. Another training will be offered at the Central Kentucky Surgery Center (Danville) on May 15 with two time options of 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This training is open to the community and completely free of charge. Seats are limited, so we encourage interested participants to call (859) 239-3558 to reserve their spot today.

Together, we can make a difference in Kentucky’s fight against suicide. Be part of the solution – sign up for QPR Gatekeeper Training and help save lives.