Eye Injury Awareness
Want to prevent 90% of all eye injuries? All you have to do is wear protective eye wear. Whether at work or at home, wear eye protection for any activity [...] Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a special time of the year, a favorite holiday for many, especially our kids. Halloween marks the time of year when the weather is getting cooler, the leaves [...] Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month, held in October, unites advocates across the nation in their efforts to end domestic violence. Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, goes beyond physical [...] Simple Fall Prevention Tips for Children of All Ages
If you have kids then you know – accidents happen. And while falling down is a part of growing up, unintentional falls are also the leading cause of non-fatal injuries [...] The Importance of Fall Prevention
The first day of Autumn is nationally recognized as Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Fall prevention is very important to me. March 2010, I lost my 63 year old father, who [...] Nursing Under the Dome: Fall Awareness Week September 21-25, 2020
Falls in the hospital have clinical, financial, and reputational implications. Falls are one of the most commonly reported adverse events in the hospital.1 Falls with serious injuries are consistently among [...] The Maryland EMS System
The Maryland EMS System Recognizing the need for improved emergency medical services, Dr. R Adams Cowley opened the first Maryland Trauma Center in 1969 at the University of Maryland Hospital. [...] You Make the Call! Harnessing positive peer pressure to promote bike helmet use
Leticia Manning Ryan, MD MPH Eileen McDonald, MS We read with great interest the wise words of Arenal Haut, author of “Trauma Awareness Month: Thoughts from the Child of a […]
Fireworks Safety
Did you know that in the United States, more than 3,000 children, under the age of 15, are rushed to the emergency room each year due to firework related injuries? […]
Tips for Making an e-Scooter Ride Safe and Fun
Tips for Making an Electric Scooter Ride Fun and Safe In recent years, electric scooters have grown in popularity as a convenient alternate mode of transportation, with several rental services [...] 