Radon is a gas that occurs naturally from the breakdown of a substance called uranium. Radon can get into your homes through cracks in your foundation, gaps in floors or around pipes, construction joints and even the water supply.
The holiday season is upon us and many families are getting into the holiday spirit. It is easy to get caught up in the excitement and not realize the potential injury risks some of these activities can have. Learn how to prevent them.
For more than 100 years, society has known that lead is very damaging to young children. It is frustrating that we still expose our most vulnerable to this poison, especially because it is completely preventable.
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At urgent care, we address a wide variety of problems, but one of the most common concerns we discuss with parents is fever. When a child develops a fever, parents are often scared or worried. Read More
You can do your part as an active bystander by responding appropriately to abuse. No matter the situation or who is involved, there are many resources available to victims and bystanders.Read More
Whether you are allergic or not, it is best to avoid being stung, and the best way to keep from getting stung is to outsmart them. Here are the top 5 ways to do just that. Read More
During the hot summer, parents are always looking for ways to keep their children entertained and cool. While portable pools, which include wading pools, inflatable pools, and soft-sided, self-rising pools, can be fun to play in, many parents don’t realize the potential dangers associated Read More
Yuck. This year five Ohio cities made a list no one wants to be on. “Orkin’s 2023 Top Bed Bug Cities” compiled data based on metro areas where Orkin performed the most bed bug treatments from December 1, 2021 – November 30, 2022. Read More
In the US, the annual number of opioid prescriptions written per year declined from 2012 to 2020, but the average remains above 142 million prescriptions written per year. There are ongoing efforts to look at how this problem is affecting both adults and children in our country. Read More
Parents of children with disabilities and medical needs may find disaster preparedness overwhelming, and sometimes, they may need help finding and collecting resources. All families need to be ready for emergencies and disasters, and for families of children with disabilities, extra prepping may be necessary. Read More
