Posts Tagged ‘safety’
The Family Summer Fun Health & Safety Checklist
Discover the tips for a healthy and safe summer for you and your entire family! Summertime means longer days, hotter weather, vacation from work, and no school for kids. During this time, you must keep the health and safety of yourself and your loved ones top of mind. Approximately 25% of medical ER visits occur during…
Read MoreHow to Stay Safe This Fourth of July!
As the celebrations begin, we encourage you to take caution in the activities and stay safe this July 4th! We have some tips for you to stay safe this Independence Day. Firework Safety Tips Fireworks are an essential part of the Fourth of July, and although fireworks are tons of fun, they can also be…
Read MoreNo Tricks, Just Treats! Tips for a Healthy and Safe Halloween
Three Tips to Stay Safe & Healthy This Halloween Halloween is a day many look forward to every year. Before you and your loved ones head out for a night of spooktacular fun – dressing up in costumes, going door to door for candy, and attending parties – there are things to consider. Everyone in…
Read MoreOn-The-Go Safety and Health Essentials
Discover on-the-go safety and health essentials to pack for travel this holiday season. The holiday season typically means a lot of traveling, whether it’s a long drive to your relative’s home or a flight to celebrate in another part of the world. With all these plans for being on-the-go, there are precautions to keep you…
Read MoreHow to Properly Dispose of Expired Medication
Discover the best way to dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused medications. Are you looking to clean out your medicine cabinet filled with expired medication you no longer use? It is important to properly discard medication as it can pose a harmful risk if it falls into the wrong hands. Getting rid of expired medication…
Read MoreHelp! Should I take my child to the ER?
When is it time to take your child to the ER and what parents should know before going It eventually happens to all parents – their child becomes suddenly sick or injured, and fear and anxiety begin. Should you bring them to the emergency room, or is that too extreme? Sometimes, the answer is not…
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety
With the school year approaching quickly, now is the perfect time to practice and inform your kids about the importance of school bus safety. There’s no harm in taking extra precautions as we get ready for back to school. Several of the 25 million students around the country start and end their day with…
Read MoreWe’re Here for Your Children
We know that kids can get sick or hurt at any given time. Not to worry though; we’re here for you and your family. Our physicians are board-certified and trained to treat pediatric ER cases, and with on-site imaging and laboratory, we are prepared to make your child’s visit quick and comfortable. Our location offers…
Read MoreProtect Yourself from UV Rays
Summer is in full swing, which means we are all spending more time outside. We strongly encourage everyone to be aware of the importance of protecting their skin from the sun and UV rays. As you may know, too much exposure to UV could cause skin cancer. According to The National Cancer Institute, skin cancer…
Read MoreProtecting Your Brain: TBI Awareness
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each year, this initiative aims to raise awareness of the growing prevalence of traumatic brain injuries and how we can better protect ourselves. First, let’s review how our brains work! The brain is a part of your body’s central nervous system, and it functions by sending and receiving vast…
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