Avera Health is evaluating outcomes of its role in the national “Zero Suicide Initiative,” which started in July 2016.

Dr. Matthew Stanley, Vice President for Avera’s Behavioral Health Clinical Service Line, says they evaluate people more carefully….

Stanley says there are some positive signs…..

Stanley says people should not be afraid to ask the difficult questions……

Stanley says they are extending and expanding their screening services to all facets of the health care system.