On Monday, June 3, almost 400 nursing homes nationwide had their names released because of their poor safety records. The list of names was made public by U.S. Senators Pat Toomey (PA-R) and Bob Casey (PA-D). Six on the list are in Kentucky, and two are located right here in Louisville. The two Louisville nursing homes named were Klondike Center and Springhurst Health and Rehab.

On May 29, 2019, 37 former male athletes from Ohio State University filed a Title IX lawsuit against the school. They are alleging that university officials did not stop Dr. Richard Strauss from sexually abusing students during physical examinations and other medical treatments.

The lawsuit, which was filed in Columbus in the U.S. District Court, only names one plaintiff. The other 36 are listed as John Does. The named plaintiff is a former OSU wrestler, Mike DiSabato. While Strauss committed suicide in 2005, he was never prosecuted for the alleged crimes.

We all love to make plans for the summer season. Typically, people look forward to vacations away from their hometown, but there is so much happening in Louisville this summer that you may consider a staycation. Before summer gets into full swing, let’s take a look at all the goings-on in our city. Mark your calendars now so you can keep track of everything and you’ll always be looking forward to the next fun event!

When a sexual assault occurs, the person who was assaulted may feel out of control of their own life. They may feel alone and completely unsure of their next move. Unfortunately, this often leads to many survivors suffering in silence and not getting the support they need. But it’s important to remember that there are people who are willing and ready to help them.

Why Is It Important to Reach Out?

While you do not have to speak about your trauma if you do not want to, there are certain ways that reaching out can help you with your recovery. Survivors will respond to what happened to them in different ways. Some people may struggle with depression or have flashbacks to what happened to them.

There’s evidence, according to Forbes, that suggests airline accidents and related fatalities are on the rise. Recognizing the causes of these accidents is an important part of preventing future accidents. It’s also important to ensure families have what they need to move forward.

In 2017, 59 deaths were attributed to airline wrecks. In 2018, however, there was a drastic increase of approximately 900%. The total fatalities in 2018 amounted to 561. In terms of safety, experts considered 2017 to be an exceptionally safe year, while 2018 was deemed only average. The Aviation Safety Network’s safety indicator is based on fatal accidents involving commercial flights that have been certified to carry 14 or more passengers.