You’ve probably heard of Pokemon Go, the mobile application that is breaking download records. Players try to catch creatures (known as “Pokemonsters”) in this augmented reality game, which gets people outside to play the game in the physical world. Sounds great, right? After all, people are moving more and checking out local landmarks. Well, the […]
ATV and Off Road Vehicle Safety
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other off road vehicles, can be fun and useful for farm work, household chores, and more. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that it’s important to learn how to ride these vehicles safely. Recent data shows that there are more than 700 fatalities and 100,000 injuries each year […]
Prevent Vacation Injuries
Like most Americans, you probably spend months saving up for and dreaming about your next vacation. After all, vacation gives us a chance to relax, explore, and spend quality time with the people we love. No one goes on vacation expecting to have a less than positive experience, but for the thousands of individuals who […]
Lawn Mower Injuries
This time of year it seems like lawn maintenance just never ends. Mowing the lawn is a common chore for adolescents, but lawn mowers are machines that can be very dangerous if used improperly. The moving blades or engine of a lawn mower can cause a number of injuries, ranging from broken bones to burns […]
Medication Errors 101
Medication errors cause injury to nearly 1.3 million Americans each year and cause at least one death each day, according to the FDA. From miswritten prescriptions to improper administration of medication, there are a number of ways for errors to occur. What is a Medication Error? The National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and […]
