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Ten Tips for a Safe St. Patrick's Day

February 27, 2023

Colorful floats, music and good cheer await you at your next St. Patrick's Day parade. Here are tips to be safe while celebrating in green.

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Safety first this holiday season

December 1, 2022

Are stitches, crutches and broken bones what you’re hoping for this holiday season? Check out these holiday safety tips to avoid a trip to the...

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Avoid the burn – Burn safety during the holidays

December 1, 2022

From cooking to fireplaces and scented candles, so much of what we do during the holidays involves fire. The holidays are also one of the busiest...

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Your child has a concussion. Now what?

March 11, 2022

If your child has a concussion, you'll have to take certain steps to help them recover fully and avoid a second injury.

Broken bone or sprain?

July 20, 2021

It can be tough to tell the difference between a broken bone (fracture), sprain, or strain. So how do you know when it's serious? Learn the signs...

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Summertime burn hazards

June 16, 2021

Over one million people seek professional treatment for burns each year. Learn the three groups of people at high risk and stay out of the ER...

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Breathe easy – Understanding and managing asthma

October 27, 2020

Nearly 26 million children and adults suffer from asthma, triggered by allergies, colds, exercise or other factors. Asthma attacks, which can...

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Staying healthy in the 2020-2021 flu season

October 21, 2020

Flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic are about to collide. And while it is difficult to predict how bad this year’s flu season will be,...

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Are you fluent in the flu?

October 7, 2020

As flu season quickly approaches, are you fluent in your flu facts? Brush up with this slideshow that includes symptoms, telling a cold from ...

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Flu vs. stomach flu

October 7, 2020

Does the flu shot protect against the stomach flu? Despite its name, the “stomach flu” actually isn’t the flu at all. Despite that, flu shots...

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When to visit the ER with dizziness

April 29, 2019

Most people experience the occasional dizzy spell. Whether you stood up too fast, exercised too intensely or had a recent cold that left you ...

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Ten Tips for a Safe St. Patrick's Day

Safety first this holiday season

Avoid the burn – Burn safety during the holidays

Your child has a concussion. Now what?

Broken bone or sprain?

Summertime burn hazards

Breathe easy – Understanding and managing asthma

Staying healthy in the 2020-2021 flu season

Are you fluent in the flu?

Flu vs. stomach flu

When to visit the ER with dizziness