Dog bites are a serious concern among those visiting family and friends during the holidays. While Fido might be man’s best friend, he still can have an attitude and get scared when changes occur. Dog bites are more common during the holidays, and it’s for a good reason. Keep in mind that pets do well […]
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When someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle and doesn’t take steps to pay attention and put down his or her devices, it puts others at risk. Drivers who text or participate in activities other than driving when they’re behind the wheel may not see trouble approaching. They may miss stop signs or run
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Winter driving is dangerous at the best of times, so being prepared is key. Whether it’s a blizzard outside or you’re driving on a sunny winter day, there are risks to prepare for. Remember that even if it’s sunny outside, ice could still be a hazard. Rely on temperatures, not whether or not the sun
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The family of a victim of an overdose has chosen to sue the sober-living facility where she was living. According to the news from Nov. 13, the parents of the young woman, 21, knew that she was moving into a group home that claimed it was there to help people stay clean. The young woman
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Every year, around 2 percent of the American population suffers from dog bites. With around 77.5 million dogs within the country, it would be difficult to prevent them all from occurring. One thing that is particularly important to remember is that regardless of the dog’s nature, all dogs have a propensity to bite when they
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When nurses and doctors are new to the job, it’s not uncommon for them to make errors. This is partially why some medical providers go through years of training in hospitals doing rounds with other professionals. The people who have been working in the field longer help train them and catch mistakes to prevent patients
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When a Pennsylvania family places a loved one in a nursing home, it is crucial to do a careful review of the facility, staff and type of care that the family member will be receiving. However, despite due diligence on the part of the patient’s family, nursing homes can actually be the source of great
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There is nothing worse than seeing your child suffer from severe injuries from a neighborhood pet. You normally trust your neighbors and allow your child to greet them and their pets when they see them, but today was different. The dog was tired or wanted to protect its owner, and in doing so, your child
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Driving in the fall season offers quite a bit of beauty to enjoy. It can also be one of the most dangerous times of the year to get behind the wheel. From an influx of deer to back-to-school traffic, the fall season brings with it a lot of hazards that can cause some tragic and
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When a child is hurt, it’s important that he or she is taken care of. Many parents turn to medical providers for help. They rush to emergency rooms, hurry to private practices and call nurse hotlines with frantic requests. The most horrifying thing for a parent to find out is that delays in service or misdiagnoses have
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