March 16, 2019 Workers’ Memorial Day 2019 This April 28th is Workers’ Memorial Day – a day when the nation (and others across the globe) takes a moment to honor the loss of thousands of lives on the job every year. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), more than 5,000 men and women die in the workplace annually. The majority … Read More »
March 15, 2019 Mumps Outbreak at Temple University Within the last week the number went from 7, then to 11, and now up to 16 total cases of mumps on Temple University’s campus. Mumps is just one of many preventable viral diseases; with a two-dose vaccine approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) individuals are nearly 90% protected against the … Read More »
March 14, 2019 Product Alert: Dangerous Tools Recalled The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, recently recalled several different tool models: a De WALT speed reversing drill, as well as a Black & Decker hammer drill and drill driver, to name a few. The De WALT product has been recalled because of defective wiring, which create shock hazards for users. In the case … Read More »
March 13, 2019 Physician Burnout: a Public Health Crisis We have written about physician burnout in the past, but according to a new report by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, our country is now facing a major medical and public health crisis because of how widespread the problem has become. In the new report titled “A Crisis In Health Care: A … Read More »
March 12, 2019 Utah Becomes First State to Lower DUI Limits Utah recently introduced a .03 percent decrease to its driving under the influence (DUI) blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit – and it is the first state to do so across the country. Originally at .08, the state now has the lowest BAC concentration allowed at .05. Utah was the first state to implement a .08 … Read More »
March 11, 2019 Spike in Fatal Car Accidents After Daylight Saving Time Changing the clocks to accommodate Daylight Saving Time each spring may seem harmless enough. Unfortunately, more serious situations accompany the time change with a noted rise in the number of fatal car accidents in the days following the shift. According to studies, that one simple hour may make a major difference in the number of … Read More »
March 11, 2019 The Dangers of Kid’s Soothing and Teething Toys Popular Product? Soothing and teething toys and necklaces are products popularly used for easing the pain associated with infant teething. Although they can be helpful, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants parents and caregivers to remember that soothing and teething toys and jewelries can also be dangerous – in fact, they cause numerous injuries … Read More »
March 8, 2019 Trampoline Park Injuries Indoor trampoline parks have become more popular in recent years – but the number of injuries associated with them has also been increasing. Although they may seem like a worry-free and fun-filled activity, the truth is that they can be extremely dangerous. Trampoline Parks: General Info and Injury Reports Trampolines are devices that use taut, … Read More »
March 7, 2019 Kids in the Cold Wintertime is not quite over! And while the cold weather and hit or miss snow storms are beautiful, they can also bring with them unsafe weather conditions – particularly for little ones who are particularly prone to cold weather-related illnesses and injuries. But, there is good news: the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommendations … Read More »
