Articles in Household Safety

on April 15, 2020

on April 15, 2020

YES, we know, wash away those hands and fingers for 20 seconds multiple times a day. But, after so much hand washing, my ring finger became irritated around my wedding rings. ... Read full article

by Lindsay Gardner, BSN, RN, CPN on April 15, 2020

Poison Control and Ingestion Safety

March is National Poison Prevention Month, and this is a great reminder to familiarize yourself with Poison Control and safety interventions to help keep your loved ones safe. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness around the multiple diffe... Read full article

by Andres Almanza on April 15, 2020

by Andres Almanza on April 15, 2020

Sports Safety & Injury Prevention

Since school started in September, many children have been leaving their classrooms for fields, rinks and courts to practice for a sports team. Whether it’s soccer in the fall, hockey in the winter, or tennis in the spring, participating in sports is... Read full article

by Tracey Sutherland, cPNP on February 1, 2019

What Prepared Parents Bring to the Emergency Department

by Tracey Sutherland, cPNP on February 1, 2019

What Prepared Parents Bring to the Emergency Department

As a parent, an unexpected trip to the Emergency Department can be extremely stressful, unpredictable and even scary, but, being prepared can help keep your focus where it needs to be, on your child. No matter the nature of the emergency, being under... Read full article