March 2023
Psychiatrist won’t give up a patient’s list of medications
Dear Dr. Roach: My sister has asked her psychiatrist for a list of the medications she has been on during the past few years. She would like to try a new one, as she is crying constantly and seems disoriented. He won’t explore changing meds and also won’t give her the list, claiming he hasn’t got the time. Isn’t it illegal not to give her this information? Who should she contact in the state of New York? I am very worried. This does not seem professional.
Silent treatment replaces friendship after 40 years
Dear Abby: I have been friends with a woman I’ll call “Blanche” for 40 years. We used to work together, and we supported each other during our divorces and other life problems. We lost touch for a time, then reconnected. I kept in touch with her for years through email at her work. We both are on Facebook, and she knows how to contact me.
Workforce shortages in the state psychiatric hospital system prolong jail time for mentally ill Texans
Ronald Singer was arrested and charged more than a year ago for the murder of his ex-wife and the kidnapping of their child. He remained in the Denton County Jail all that time, unable to be tried for the crime because a judge found that he was mentally incompetent, meaning he is unable to fully understand the charges against him and assist in his own defense.
DHS Robotics Team learns from challenges
Not every team that competes in a competition in their field comes out on top, or is successful in their quest to win. That was the case for the Denison High School Robotics team as they competed in the FIRST Robotics District Qualifying Event held Saturday, March 4 at the Becky Lowery Freshman Center in Allen, Texas. However, while the performance of the team, and the robot, was not a winning combination, there was something else that happened… learning.
New Technology Gives Dillingham Students Another Creative Outlet
Dillingham Elementary art teacher Albanie Knight teaches her students about the basic mediums, like paper, clay and canvas, but recently, paper has been replaced with screen and pen with stylus as students use drawing tablets to explore digital art creation.
Helping Fannin resource directory released
Fannin County recently released information related to a new initiative to help area residents connect with health care, mental health resources and social services. The website, Help Fannin, will act as an hub for resources, help and information.
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Illinois attempted murder suspect found in Sherman
W e d n e s d a y , Sherman police became aware of an attempted murder suspect out of Illinois believed to be at an apartment complex in Sherman. In a news release shared on social media, the department said Eriq Damon Johnson has an active warrant for attempted murder. The department worked to confirm this information.
Avoid hitchhiking bed bugs during spring break travels
Do you like to travel? Turns out, bed bugs do, too. With spring break just around the corner, family vacation season will soon be in full swing, and that means being prepared to avoid picking up any unwelcome passengers.