From bath salts to the infamous Tide Pods, household product abuse can cause serious injury and harm. Reading the label and following proper use instructions is very important. National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness week is held during the third week … Continue reading
Change Your Mind: Brain Injury Awareness
For more than thirty years, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has raised public awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month in March each year. The theme for the 2018-2020 campaign is Change Your Mind. The campaign is a platform … Continue reading
National Consumer Protection Week
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hosts National Consumer Protection Week during the first full week of March each year. Throughout this week, the FTC and partners provide information and advice on scams, identity theft, and other consumer protection issues. Scams … Continue reading
How to Safely Dispose of Medication
Expired, leftover or unneeded medication should be safely disposed of as soon as possible. This reduces the chance of the medication being accidentally ingested or intentionally misused. It also helps reduce the amount of medication that is entering the environment. … Continue reading
The Dangers of Shoveling Snow
Abundant snowfall can be a novelty here in southeastern Indiana, but it can also cause serious complications. From increased automobile accidents due to snowy conditions to slip and fall accidents caused by slick walkways, winter weather can be brutal. But … Continue reading