February 14, 2025 Important Snow and Ice Removal Guidelines for Philadelphia and Reading Residents With snow and ice still on the ground and predictions on the horizon of more to come, now is the perfect time for Pennsylvania residents to brush up on how they can follow their city or town snow removal guidelines. For example, in Philadelphia, not only is complying with the city’s guidelines the best way … Read More »
February 5, 2025 The Epidemic of High Blood Pressure in Kids and Teens Although we usually think of high blood pressure (or hypertension) as a condition that primarily affects adults, the number of American kids and teens who have it has been growing steadily since the late 1970s. What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the force of blood … Read More »
January 31, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week Is February 2-8 Each year, the American Burn Association (ABA) sponsors a weeklong awareness campaign with the primary goal of preventing avoidable burn injuries in Americans. This year’s National Burn Awareness Week, which runs from February 2nd to the 8th, focuses on the theme of reducing burn risks in the home. To prepare for next month’s National Burn … Read More »
January 30, 2025 February Is American Heart Month Approximately 695,000 Americans die from heart disease annually, accounting for roughly every one in four or five deaths. That is just one of the reasons why our country observes American Heart Month each February. While people of all different ages, genders, and backgrounds battle heart disease, there are steps to take to reduce known risk … Read More »
January 20, 2025 CPSC Issues Critical Warning About Portable Bed Rails In response to numerous recalls and consumer fatalities, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued an urgent warning concerning adult portable bed rails. Portable bed rails are often used in residential and assisted care living facilities (as well as in private residences) to prevent individuals with physical or mental limitations from falling and hurting … Read More »
January 16, 2025 Wintertime Work and Driving Tips for Construction Workers It’s not uncommon for individuals who work in construction to get called in for projects that occur outside of usual daytime hours, to be exposed to cold weather, and to have to drive multiple miles to reach worksites at various locations. During the winter, driving and working into the evening – when it is colder … Read More »
December 13, 2024 Holiday Tips: Stay Safe This Season According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), December is a particularly dangerous month for drivers, especially during the holidays. Between Christmas and New Year’s Day alone, nearly 30-40 percent of all fatal accidents involve alcohol consumption. Over the past five years, nearly 5,000 drunk-driving fatalities nationally occurred during December. Winter weather and increased … Read More »
December 12, 2024 Most Dangerous Toys of 2024 Even with the holiday season rapidly approaching, it may come as a surprise to consumers that certain toys can be quite dangerous. To make sure that parents and caregivers are aware of potential product hazards, W.A.T.C.H., or the World Against Toys Causing Harm, compiles a list of the top ten worst toys each year. The … Read More »
November 21, 2024 Women and Minorities Are More Likely to Be Victims of Medical Mistakes Every year, healthcare providers make mistakes that endanger or harm their patients. According to a new study, women and ethnic and racial minorities are 20% to 30% more likely to experience these mistakes than white men. The study’s results, which were published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Internal Medicine, found that nearly … Read More »
