Watch Your Step: Falls Prevention Awareness
Each year, about three million older adults are treated in emergency departments for an injury from a fall, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Not Your Average D.A.R.E Talk
Parents should educate their college students on the dangers of synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and fake pills. The Drug Enforcement Administration has…
6 Tips to Keep Your Children Poison Free for Back to School
To ensure a safe start to the school year, it is important to have conversations with your children about the danger of social media dares, accidents that can…
Safely Celebrate the Fourth of July
More than 70% of all fireworks-related injuries happen in the weeks before and after the Fourth of July holiday, and more than 11,000 emergency room visits in…
Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
One of the most delicious holidays of the year can unfortunately result in accidents or injuries, but a few simple reminders can keep preventable accidents at…
Managing Asthma and Respiratory Emergencies
Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting nearly seven million children nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…
Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a disruption of the normal function of the brain, and can be caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating…
Sports-related Concussions in Teenagers
A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that leads to a transient disturbance in brain function. The majority of concussions occur from…
The Importance of Emergency Preparedness
Hurricane season occurs June 1 – Nov. 30, but the height of the season in North Florida typically starts in September, extending through the end of October.…
Avoid Distracted Driving: Stay Aware and Alert
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, which serves as a crucial reminder to stay mindful behind the wheel. Distracted driving related deaths have been…
Summer Camp Safety in the COVID-19 era
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on all of us, but our children are the ones whose lives have been most affected.
Colon Cancer Screenings Can’t Wait
In general, people tend to avoid getting routine colonoscopies because they “feel fine” or “have no family history of colon cancer.” Yet the best way to treat…
