It's expected for your child to be kept safe and sound when at daycare or school. When he or she heads out to the playground, there should be oversight. If an accident takes place there should be immediate help for your child. Are there really that many playground injuries each year? There are more than 200,000 playground injuries treated every year in emergency departments around … [Read more...]
Safety In Bear Country
Alaska is home to black bears, brown bears and polar bears, greatly increasing your chances of crossing paths with a bear. Whether you plan to hike through or pitch a tent, make sure you practice safety in bear country Hiking Hike in groups and make noise by talking or singing loudly. Noise allows bears to know you are in the area, avoiding the bear becoming startled. If you … [Read more...]
ALS Awareness – Military Vulnerability
What Is ALS? Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Amyotrophic is Greek, meaning no muscle nourishment. When a muscle has no nourishment, it wastes away, or "atrophies". The term "lateral" identifies a person's spinal cord areas where portions of the nerve cells that signal and … [Read more...]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May is Skin Cancer Awareness month and for good reason. The weather is finally warming up and people are heading outdoors to enjoy the warmer weather. If you're are packing up to head outdoors, STOP and apply sunscreen first. Each year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined. To put it into perspective, one in five people develop skin … [Read more...]
Drinking And Driving
Summer months are a great time to barbecue with the family and friends while enjoying the nice weather. Sadly, extended daylight hours and warmer weather is often accompanied with the risk of people drinking and driving. This means it is up to you to drive safer and avoid other drivers that may be driving while intoxicated. In the U.S., 29 people die daily in motor vehicle … [Read more...]
Worn Tires Are Dangerous
Tire maintenance is imperative to traveling safely in a car. The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association sponsors National Tire Safety Week (May 20 - 27, 2019), teaching drivers about tire maintenance and safety. Rotating and balancing tires, performing annual alignments, and sustaining air pressure lead to safer trips. Proper tire upkeep lengthens tire life, saves money, and … [Read more...]
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