More people will be cooking out as Alaska continues to experience warmer weather. With the pandemic and related health mandates, there are limits on which outdoor activities can be enjoyed. Luckily, we can still safely enjoy the outdoors as long as we are not too close to others. Since May is National Barbecue Month, it is a great time to discuss barbecue safety. Grill … [Read more...]
Suffocation Injuries
Suffocation occurs when someone is not getting air to their lungs and eventually airflow to their brain stops. After not having access to air flow for roughly five to ten minutes, the person will suffocate and may die. Suffocation commonly occurs from choking, smothering or strangulation. Choking Choking is the 4th leading cause of unintentional injury death, according to … [Read more...]
Outdoor Exercise During COVID-19
Families across the country are staying indoors to attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, leaving their homes for essential reasons only. In many parts of the country, outdoor exercise is considered essential and is a good way to get out of the house to maintain your health and well-being. With Alaska temperatures rising, more people will flock outdoors to ease cabin fever. It is … [Read more...]
Self-Quarantining
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, many courts across the country are passing orders for residents to stay home to self-quarantine. Quarantining helps reduce community spread of the highly infectious coronavirus. It is important to understand the quarantining process and to follow order guidelines for your area. The Significance Of Quarantine Despite not experiencing … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The world is currently suffering from an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. Coronavirus is a large family of viruses rarely effecting both humans and animals. The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) started in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China in a live animal market. The virus spreads person-to-person in communities around the world. With known risks … [Read more...]
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