No one likes to think about emergencies and disasters which is why being prepared for one can make all the difference!
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security reminds us to:
Create an Emergency Supply Kit
Make a Plan
Know the Facts
The American Red Cross provides a vast wealth of information about getting your family, school, workplace and community prepared for all types of disasters. Order your…
Protect your children; keep up to date with their shots
Health risks of vaccinations typically do not get serious, but can give the child the disease that they are intended to prevent. Normal reactions to vaccinations are soreness where the shot was given or a fever. Many parents do not want to take the risks of vaccinations that can cause the disease they are trying to prevent, but the…
Know the signs of heat stroke in this exceptionally hot summer.
The different phases of heat illness are named: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat cramps and heat exhaustion can typically be treated at home, but heat stroke is a serious condition that needs emergency medical treatment immediately. Children are at a higher risk for heat-related illness because they adjust more…
What’s the best part about the month of July? Cookouts? Going to the beach, lake or pool? No! It’s the FIREWORKS!
Fireworks are fun when set off properly, but can be very dangerous if misused. Every year, 8,000 people are injured while using or observing fireworks.
In 2003, there were 9,300 firework related injuries, and 6 deaths linked to fireworks. In 2004, 40% of fireworks injuries happened…
June is National Safety Month
The theme for the 10th Annual National Safety Month is “Making our world a safer place.”
Each week of National Safety Month has a specific target to aid in the focus of your efforts for keeping you and your family safe.
Workplace safety includes ergonomics, personal protective equipment, lifting safety, and falls in the workplace. Workplace safety is trying to make…
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Over a million people will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year.
90% of skin cancer is caused by over exposure to sun.
One bad burn in childhood doubles the risk for developing melanoma later in life.
Someone dies from skin cancer every hour.
Practice good habits to keep you and your family safe as skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of…