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Elder Suicide - Know the Warning Signs

Quiet Acknowledgment is Powerful: Rethinking Suicide Prevention for Older Adults By Dr. Tyshawn J. Thompson, Clinical Psychologist, Montefiore-Einstein Psychiatry Associates  Bronx Voice  August 21, 2025 NEW YORK - Despite continued awareness and prevention efforts, suicide remains a leading cause of death in the U.S. Many conversations about suicide risk focus on youth and middle-aged populations, while older adults tend to go unnoticed - but they are an important group to consider.  Sadly, death by suicide is highest for men older than 75 years . Older adults can face many factors that increase their risk for suicidal thoughts and actions including: feelings of loneliness, social isolation, grief, family discord, new cognitive and physical deficits, financial strain, and institutionalization.  Recently, I had a conversation with a close family member who shared feelings of anxiety and a fear of losin...

Bronx’ Baby New Year

First Baby Born in Bronx in 2024 at Montefiore


Baby Adam Alshawabkeh was born at Montefiore Hospital in Morris Park. -Photo by Montefiore

Bronx Voice

January 2, 2024


BRONX - Montefiore couldn’t be happier to kick off the New Year with the birth of baby boy, Adam Alshawabkeh. 


Adam was born to proud parents, mom, Fatima Alshawabkeh and dad, Omar Ali Hamdan Alrawashdeh who live in Morris Park.

 

Adam was born at 12:11 am. His weight was 7 pounds, 13.2oz and he is 18 1/2 inches long. Adam was born at Jack D. Weiler Hospital at Montefiore. 

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