Category: Serious Injury
Summer Hazards Part Four Skateboards, Scooters and Skates
Next up in our series on summer safety for children is another tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Three Bicycle Safety
Next up in our series on summer safety for children is another tip to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summerContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part Two Playground Safety
As you settle into summer fun, we want to share some tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summer safetyContinue reading
Summer Hazards Part One Bug Safety
As you settle into summer fun, we want to share some tips to make sure you and your loved ones have a safe and healthy summer. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released an extensive list of summer safetyContinue reading
Tips for a Safe July 4th Sun Protection
The Fourth of July means it’s time for trips to the lake or pool, fireworks displays and backyard barbecues. But, it’s also a time that can easily be marred with dangers. Protect your loved ones with the following tips andContinue reading
Tips for a Safe July 4th Fireworks
The Fourth of July means it’s time for trips to the lake or pool, fireworks displays and backyard barbecues. But, it’s also a time that can easily be marred with dangers. Protect your loved ones with the following tips andContinue reading
June is PTSD Awareness Month
The National Center for PTSD has designated June as PTSD Awareness Month, aiming to spread the word about posttraumatic stress disorder and its effective treatments. After a trauma or life-threatening event, it is common to have reactions such as upsettingContinue reading
Kids and Accidental Gun Deaths
As our nation grieves and mourns the recent loss of life in the Orlando shooting tragedy, it seems gun deaths – both intentional and unintentional – are in the news more and more frequently. And, many of these gun deathsContinue reading
Preventable Injuries Part One Infant
As part of the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month this June, the NSC released a report about preventable injuries and the top risks in four different age groups. Preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of death in theContinue reading
June is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council has designated the month of June as National Safety Month. Efforts focus on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the roads and in homes and communities. The NSC website is offeringContinue reading