Bicycling increases well-being by decreasing stress, boosting brainpower, and improving physical health. The League of American Bicyclists promotes safe streets, uniting communities, and creating a healthier planet with more happy people. National Bike Month focuses on the mental and physical benefits of bicycles. During May, explore your community while biking with friends and … [Read more...]
ATV Safety Tips
As Breakup season works its way across Alaska more all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are being prepared for muddy off road conditions. While ATVs are often bought for fun, it is extremely important to take safety precautions to avoid injuries while riding. Safety First Many youth use ATVs because you do not need a license to drive an ATV. This makes them common among teens and older … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Poison Prevention
March is childhood poisoning prevention month to raise awareness and provide resources to prevent children from being poisoned. Children make up the largest portion of poisonings incidents in the United States however, poisoning affects all age groups. Poisonous Substances Poisonous items are not just products labeled 'poisonous'. Any household item can be poisonous when used the … [Read more...]
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