As winter begins to ebb, and the plants begin to bloom, it’s time for spring sports to resume. While spring is always welcome, it has its own set of dangers, with ‘spring fever’, potentially being the worst of them. Athletes who are itching to get back onto the field are at a high risk of …
It’s time to face the facts: flu season is here. This years sore, feverish, sniffly, phlegmy – and in some tragic cases, deadly – flu season has been declared “moderately severe” by the CDC, hitting 49 states across the country in a big way. Due to the 2017-2018 vaccination being mostly ineffective against the most dominant …
If you are up to date with the news, you have probably heard the term (or seen the hashtag) “Stop The Bleed”. We are, as a nation, in a major surge of campaign awareness in the wake of the mass shooting tragedies across America. This awareness is inspiring people to educate and/or re-educate themselves on …
Halloween is a fun-filled time of year for both parents and children, but in most cases, children aren’t aware of the risks that come with venturing out to trick-or-treat. We pulled together some tips from our previous posts (here and here) and added some fresh tips on how everyone can stay safe and enjoy the holiday. Preparation Many …
September is FEMA’s National Preparedness Month, a month that encourages planning, prepping, and being ready for any emergency that could occur in your community or on a broader scale. With Hurricane Harvey taking a toll on Texas (here’s how you can help) and Irma and Jose threatening to hit Florida, the importance and timeliness for National Preparedness …
