Expired, leftover or unneeded medication should be safely disposed of as soon as possible. This reduces the chance of the medication being accidentally ingested or intentionally misused. It also helps reduce the amount of medication that is entering the environment. But how can you safely dispose of unwanted medication? Let’s take a look. Medicine Take-Back […]
The Dangers of Shoveling Snow
Abundant snowfall can be a novelty here in southeastern Indiana, but it can also cause serious complications. From increased automobile accidents due to snowy conditions to slip and fall accidents caused by slick walkways, winter weather can be brutal. But did you know that snow shoveling causes thousands of injuries and approximately 100 fatalities each […]
Here’s How the 2018-2019 Flu Season is Impacting the United States
Flu season is upon us. Although seasonal flu viruses can occur at any time of year, flu activity tends to begin in earnest in October or November and can continue as late as May. Here in the United States, it typically peaks between December and February. 2018-2019 Flu Impact (So Far) Current preliminary estimates from […]
Observe Burn Awareness Week
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states that most fire-related injuries are burns; approximately every 60 seconds an individual in the US sustains a burn injury that is serious enough to require treatment. Burn Awareness Week is observed during the first full week in February. This year it is from February 3rd-9th. The event raises […]
