by M. Alex Johnson The Food and Drug Administration has approved limited use of the powerful and frequently abused painkiller OxyContin for children as young as 11 years old, the agency announced Thursday. Dr. Sharon Hertz, director of new anesthesia, […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— With summer coming to an end and the school year right around the corner, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is promoting its Child Safety Awareness Month. The theme of this awareness campaign is “Every […]
With school ready to begin, not only does returning to school affect our students, it also affects many parents as they prepare to stay within their budget. Participating in free or reduced meals through the school is one way many […]
LOS ANGELES — With more than a half-million Los Angeles Unified School District students heading back to school today, officials at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles are offering a series of tips to keep kids safe and healthy. • FIRST DAY […]
Most parents struggle with a common balancing act, trying to ensure that their children are safe while fostering a sense of adventure and freedom. Nowhere is this captured more perfectly than on the playground. Should you encourage your kids to […]
The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center, part of the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy, has issued some tips for students returning to school that will help them to avoid poisoning. To avoid food poisoning, ensure cold […]
If a child is missing, ALWAYS check the water first. Seconds can make the difference in preventing disability or death. By LINDA BOCK (PATCH.COM) August 1, 2015 The Center for Disease Control reported that 10 people drown each day in […]
With this heat wave driving everyone to pools and beaches, the Morris County Office of Health Management wants to remind everyone about water safety for kids: MORRIS COUNTY HEALTH OFFICE OFFERS LATE SUMMER WATER SAFETY TIPS GOAL IS A FUN […]
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, from 2004 through 2013, 1,344 people died in poop-related crashes—an average of 134 fatalities per year. “As families begin to prepare for children returning to school, it’s important for parents and […]
Back-to-school prep means more than a trip to the office supply store. Help kids stay strong, healthy and safe this school year by putting wellness front and center. “Thinking about back-to-school now can help parents keep kids on track for […]
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