August 2, 2024 Philly News: Bicycle Safety at the Forefront After Young Biker Fatally Struck by Driver Just weeks ago, a 30-year-old bicyclist was fatally struck by an intoxicated driver near Center City. Despite observing traffic laws, like staying in the bike lane and wearing a helmet, the victim sustained deadly injuries in the collision. Only one cyclist has been killed by a motorist this year, but there have been 16 other … Read More »
July 23, 2024 Dozens of Young Lives Lost Each Year from Being Left in Hot Cars It is never a bad idea to have a brief refresher course on how dangerous it is to leave a child in a vehicle, no matter how short the time may be. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 970 children have died from heatstroke, a life-threatening condition that occurs when … Read More »
July 18, 2024 New Study Confirms HPV Vaccine Helps Men and Women When it comes to HPV or the human papillomavirus, we tend to think that women are the main ones affected. We could not be more wrong – in fact, HPV infections have been linked to throat, anal canal, and anal cancers in males and females alike. Luckily, researchers behind a recent study found evidence suggesting … Read More »
July 17, 2024 As High Temps Sweep the Nation, Remember Heat Safety Last summer was the hottest recorded summer in 2,000 years – and this summer has over a 60% chance of being even hotter. Millions of people in the tri-state area seek refuge from scorching temperatures at the beach or pool, cooling down along with family and friends. With plenty of the summer season still left … Read More »
May 30, 2024 Cases of AFib Increasing in Younger Adults According to a study recently published in the medical journal “Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology”, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is much more common in individuals under the age of 65 than we previously believed. AFib is an abnormal heart rhythm which increases a person’s risk for significant cardiovascular complications, like blood clots, heart failure, heart attack … Read More »
May 23, 2024 Outdoor Workers at Risk for Heat-Related Injuries According to a recent report released by the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute (WCRI), the risk of sustaining a heat-related injury or illness in the workplace grows from 5% to 6% when temperatures begin to creep above 90 degrees. High temperatures create unique occupational dangers, such as the increased chance of experiencing a traumatic injury (like … Read More »
May 20, 2024 Safety Tips for Memorial Day Memorial Day honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces to protect our country. The holiday, which falls on Monday, May 27th, also signifies the unofficial start to summer. Every year, hundreds of millions of Americans partake in parades, get togethers with their family and friends, … Read More »
March 11, 2024 National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 10th through 16th marks this year’s annual National Patient Safety Awareness Week, a public health campaign that raises awareness about healthcare safety. Supported by the Center for Patient Safety (CPS) and sponsored by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement, or IHI, this year’s theme is Safer Together. Safety experts at the CPS selected this year’s theme because … Read More »
January 9, 2024 Cold Weather Driving Tips With colder weather upon us, now is a good time to make sure that your vehicle is properly winterized and road safe. We have compiled some useful pointers and recommendations on winter driving from federal agencies like the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — check out the tips … Read More »
