With public schools across Alaska closing for the remaining portion of the 2019-2020 school year, child burn injuries are an increasing concern. The most common burn injury for children involves scalding hot water but another major concern is electrical burns. It is up to parents to be educated and alert to protect children from all types of burn injuries. Electrical Injuries From … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and attempts have been made to change driver behaviors through legislation, enforcement, public awareness, and education. We've all seen signs or heard the commercials reminding drivers that using a cell phone while driving is both dangerous and against the law. Using a cell phone while behind the wheel is absolutely one of the biggest … [Read more...]
Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. It is to raise awareness about how to deal with stress and anxiety. The Health Resource Network, Inc. has sponsored Stress Awareness Month every year since 1992. Each year, healthcare professionals all over the country use April as a time to increase public awareness about causes and treatments of stress. What is Stress? Stress is the body’s … [Read more...]
Pediatric Burn Injuries From Scalding Water
The pediatric unit of a burn center makes it evident that many burn injuries experienced by young children are due to scalding hot water. Statistics support this conclusion, since 85% of burns for children under four years old are from two causes: scald burns or contact burns. Since the coronavirus has children all over the country out of school and in quarantine, burn injuries are an … [Read more...]
Z – Common Causes Of Car Crashes
A car crash can change your life in seconds, but no one ever expects to be involved in one. Due to the devastating injuries and deaths that can happen from car crashes, Alaska drivers should do their best to follow traffic laws and drive responsibly. Unfortunately, there is no way to make yourself completely safe against the threat of a motor vehicle crash. The most common causes of … [Read more...]
Cervical Strain From Auto Accidents
Following a car accident, many hear the term whiplash to describe cervical strain occurring in a neck. Often, this kind of injury is down played as non-serious, but it can be serious indeed. When not properly diagnosed or treated, a neck injury can cause serious concerns. If you are discharged from the emergency room following a car accident with a diagnosis of whiplash, look for signs … [Read more...]
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