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Camping Safety Tips: Make the Most of Mother Nature

October 19, 2016

From packing key items to avoiding bug bites and injuries, stay safe in the great outdoors with these essential camping safety tips.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health, Fitness, Safety

Tagged with: camping, camping tips, featured article, featured post, mobile featured, outdoor safety, safety
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How Asbestos Still Threatens Your Health

September 28, 2016

Breathing in asbestos can lead to a variety of short-term and long-term health effects. Learn how you can protect yourself from asbestos.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: abatement, asbestos, safety
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Staying Safe During a Flood: Essential Tips for Families

September 18, 2016

Floods can impact your health as well as your property. Avoid injury and illness with these critical flood safety tips from UPMCRead More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: emergency medicine, flood, outdoor safety, safety, trauma
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How to Prevent Recreational Water Illness

August 17, 2016

Learn about the risks of recreational water illness and what you can do to protect yourself at the beach or the pool.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care

Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

Tagged with: safety, swimming, water
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Traveling with Heart Disease: Having a Safe Trip

June 3, 2016

Can you travel if you have heart disease? Learn about the precautions people with heart disease should take before vacationing.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

Tagged with: heart disease, safety, travel tips
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Crutches: 12 Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs

March 27, 2016

Climbing stairs with crutches can be a challenge at first. Follow our tips for safely going up and down stairs on crutches.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Safety

Tagged with: crutches, foot injury, knee injury, leg injury, safety
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Spring Cleaning Safety Tips

March 13, 2016

Now that it's spring, many of us begin to scrub down our houses - and often that includes chemicals. Read more for safety tips for you and your family.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Poison Center

Categorized as: Safety

Tagged with: poison prevention, safety, spring cleaning
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Concussion Safety and Hockey

March 9, 2016

Learn more about how hockey players can practice concussion safety.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Coach Category 3, concussion, hockey, safety, signs, symptoms
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Concussion Safety for Skiers and Snowboarders

March 9, 2016

Learn how to prevent concussions during winter sports like skiing, snowboarding, and sled riding.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: concussion, infographic, safety, skiing, snowboarding