Graphic Ad Meant to Scare Teenagers out of Texting While Driving As part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) launched a campaign called “U Text. U Drive. U Pay.” The ad campaign coincided with a nationwide crackdown on distracted driving by law enforcement. The campaign features a shocking ad […]
Wildfire Preparedness Basics
April 28, 2014 By
For many parts of the country, wildfire season is quickly approaching. For some areas, such as California and New Jersey, the season is already underway. Even if you live in an area where wildfires are rare, it is good to stay on top of the threat and exercise basic wildfire preparedness. Many of these basic […]
Child Safety: School Bus Safety Tips
April 16, 2014 By
Riding a school bus is said to be the safest way for your child to get to and from school, even safer than riding in the family vehicle. Children are rarely injured when riding the bus. The majority of kids who are injured or killed in school bus accidents are hurt when boarding and exiting […]
Child Safety: Gardening Safety Tips
April 14, 2014 By
Gardening is a wonderful warm weather activity for kids and adults to enjoy together. Your child can learn valuable life-long lessons and gain a sense of accomplishment, all while having fun and playing in the dirt. However, some aspects of gardening can be very dangerous. These dangers can be minimized, and some can even be […]
After Brain Injury: Alcohol Use
April 11, 2014 By
After brain injury, you want to get back to life as it used to be as soon as possible. For most adults, that includes enjoying an alcoholic beverage, at least occasionally. Those who did not drink before a brain injury may turn to alcohol to relieve some of the effects of brain injury, including chronic […]
After Brain Injury: Driving
April 9, 2014 By
A big step in brain injury recovery is driving again. About half of brain injury survivors are able to return to driving. The very nature of brain injuries makes it difficult or impossible for the brain inured person to assess their own readiness to get behind the wheel, for many reasons. Brain injuries can impair […]
Sun Safety
April 7, 2014 By
It’s that time of year again, but before you rush out in the sun, take a minute to learn some basic sun safety. You have heard about the need to protect yourself from the sun all of your life, but things have changed. We know now that some of the old standbys do not really […]
Sun and Citrus – A Dangerous Combination
April 4, 2014 By
Phytophotodermatitis Phytophotodermatitis, sometimes referred to as “margarita dermatitis” is a skin injury which can occur if you spend time in the sun with citrus juice on your skin. It can result in severe burns, often mistaken for chemical burns or other skin conditions. In some cases the burn is never apparent, but hyperpigmentation occurs. When […]
GM Announces Another Massive Recall
April 3, 2014 By
On Monday, March 17, 2014, General Motors announced three new recalls. Over 1.18 million vehicles were affected. According to the New York Times, the recalls have now reached over 4.8 million vehicles. The company says there have not been any injuries or deaths reported in connection with the defects prompting the recalls. GM is already […]
