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Avoiding Hot Water Burns at Home

February 10, 2014

In recognition of Burn Awareness Week, learn about how to avoid scald burns in the kitchen and other areas of your house, and watch a video about burns. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: burn awareness week, burn hazards, burn injuries, Jenny Ziembicki MD, scald burn, scalding, UPMC Mercy Trauma and Burn Center, video
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Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

January 22, 2014

Don't get hurt this winter. Learn how to prevent four of the most common winter injuries and accidents for kids and adults. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Charissa Pacella MD, cold weather, heart attack, ice skating, shoveling, skiing, sledding, UPMC Presbyterian, winter weather
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 10, 2014

Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing
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What is the Safety in Youth Sports Act?

January 9, 2014

Learn more about the provisions determined by the PA Safety in Youth Sports Act and discover how to keep your child safe from traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: athletic trainer, coaches, concussion management, concussions, neuropsychologist, neurovestibular rehab, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Health, Pennsylvania, physical medicine, primary care physician, rehabilitation, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, student athletes, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Handwashing vs. Hand Sanitizer

January 7, 2014

Discover the pros and cons of using hand sanitizer versus handwashing, and determine which method of hand hygiene is best. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: cold, flu season, hand hygiene, hand sanitizer, hand washing
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Let It Snow! 9 Tips for Shoveling Safely

December 26, 2013

Prepare yourself for the snowy months ahead with these useful snow shovel safety tips from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: caffeine, exhaustion, fatigue, good posture, heart attack, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, jogging, lower back pain, nicotine, Pittsburgh, sedentary lifestyle, shovel, shovel safety, smokers, snow, snowfall, sore muscles, stretch, stretching, walking, winter
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PA Safety in Youth Sports Act

December 21, 2013

Learn about the Safety in Youth Sports Act, a bill passed by the PA General Assembly to protect student athletes who may sustain concussions or other injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, head injuries, Pennsylvania General Assembly, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, youth sports

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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

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