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Safe Choices for Kids for the Holidays
When giving a gift, it’s not only the thought that counts. Toy safety is important, too. As you select wrapping, ribbons, and cards, remember that the safety of the gift inside should be your top priority. December is Safe Toys … Continue reading
Categories: Health for Children
Tags: children, Christmas, family, FL, GIFT, holiday, kids, lead, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, present, recall, safety, toy
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Are You Too Drowsy to Drive?
A quick nap can re-energize you for the rest of your drive. Don't take chances behind the wheel. You'll hear a lot of talk about the dangers of drinking and driving and — nowadays — texting and driving. But many … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: accident, automobile, car, crash, driving, drowsy driving week, emergency, family, fatigue, FL, kids, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, prevention, rest, safety, sleep, travel
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Lighten Your Backpack Load
As kids prepare to return to school, keep backpacks light to avoid back and spinal problems. Children across Broward County will return to school this month, which means many families are heading out now for back-to-school shopping. Just be careful … Continue reading
Using Bug Spray Safely
What to do — and what not to do — to keep those bugs from bugging you without making yourself sick. It's South Florida. It's summer. It's buggy. Protecting yourself from bites and stings is not only about avoiding discomfort … Continue reading
Playing It Safe This Fourth of July
Don't let your celebration turn unsafe this July Fourth. The Fourth of July is about relaxing and celebrating. With a little planning, you can avoid potential trouble spots and ensure that your biggest problem comes down to deciding between hamburgers … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: Broward hospitals, family, fireworks, heat, holidays, July fourth, kids, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, safety, summer, sunscreen, travel
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Top Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe
June is Home Safety Month, a good time to review potential dangers at your house Accidents happen. But not all accidents are out of your control, particularly when it comes to your own house. A few simple steps can go … Continue reading
Categories: How to be Healthy
Tags: burns, childproofing, drowning, falls, home safety month, house, plantation, Plantation General Hospital, poisoning, safety, tips
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Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
National Hurricane Preparedness Week is going on now to help us prepare for the storm season Here we go again. As Florida residents, we know hurricane season starts June 1. But too often we put off our preparations until a … Continue reading