The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that 5.7 million people filed fraud reports in 2021. Collectively they lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud. That’s a $2.4 billion jump in losses from the previous year. Common Scams From cryptocurrency scams to imposter scams, suspicious activity is on the rise. And you might be surprised by […]
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget About Poison Prevention
National Poison Prevention Week takes place during the third full week of March each year. As you prepare for spring cleaning and working in the yard, keep these poison prevention tips in mind. Household Cleaners Store household cleaners and chemicals out of reach of children and pets and away from food items. Make sure to […]
Prevent Medical Harm: Patient Safety Awareness Week
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) hosts Patient Safety Awareness Week in March to inspire action to improve the safety of the health care system for both patients and providers. Medical Harm Impacts Millions of Patients Worldwide Medical harm is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates […]
Prevent Digital Eye Strain This Workplace Eye Wellness Month
Prevent Blindness observes Workplace Eye Wellness Month in March. Digital eye strain is a common issue for office workers and others who spend large amounts of time working on computers or other electronic devices. In this article, we’ll highlight tips for decreasing the effects of screen time. What is Digital Eye Strain? Digital eye strain […]
