Unjust Death at Sonora Hospital: Push for Change
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Thomas, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, died at Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital, ruled a homicide from blunt force injuries. Despite no violent history, Thomas, who struggled with schizophrenia and PTSD, was physically restrained multiple times and chemically sedated before becoming unresponsive. The hospital, run by Acadia Healthcare, faced violations and a fine for sloppy restraint techniques and lack of emergency response skills. Thomass uncle, Shannon Rivers, calls for accountability, highlighting the issue of Native deaths often overlooked. The case underscores gaps in behavioral health oversight, particularly for Indigenous communities, as the investigation continues.
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