It’s happened to every parent. Your toddler is playing and falls and hit his head. You rush to help him and the bump immediately starts swelling and turning purple. You ask your child if he’s ok but he is too young to communicate with words. How can you tell if this is just a bump […]
How to Buckle Up Safely When Pregnant
Buckling up for safety is always important when riding in a vehicle, but even more so for pregnant women to protect not only themselves but also their unborn child. If you are pregnant, you may wonder whether it’s safe to wear a seatbelt and may be concerned about that effect of a seatbelt on the […]
Spinal Cord Injury 101: Know the Symptoms
You’ve been waiting for weeks to go hiking with your best friend at your favorite spot. You wake up early and join her to enjoy nature. As you get to the top, you take in the beautiful sunrise and birds chirping. You are so enthralled with the scene you don’t realize the sound of rocks […]
How to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
If you’re like most people, you probably have prescription medication in your medicine cabinet that you haven’t finished. Leaving that medicine in your cabinet, even after it’s expired, is not a good practice as it could cause harm through accidental exposure or intentional misuse. But how to dispose of that medication? Conventional wisdom says to […]
School Safety: Sharing the Road with School Buses
It’s a familiar sight now that school is back in session – those big yellow school buses driving slowly and carrying precious cargo. When you kiss your child goodbye in the morning and help them on to the school bus you hope that the bus driver will drive safely and respect the rules of the […]
