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Janel had no reason to expect that at age 31 she would suffer two heart attacks just a month after delivering her second child. Now she hopes to educate other new mothers about the rare condition that almost took her life.

It’s official. St. Anthony’s Medical Center is now Mercy Hospital South. The new name is the most recognizable of many changes taking effect, including the addition of a Mercy Kids ER.

Nearly 45,000 Americans die by suicide every year, at a rate that’s risen about 27% over the past 15 years. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for people ages 5-34.