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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 UPMC Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: emergency medicine, flood, outdoor safety, safety, trauma

    Learn more about how to keep yourself and your family safe during a hurricane
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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. Learn More

    Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: safety, swimming, water

    Water pollution can cause many health problems
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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

    What you need to know about traveling with heart disease
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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

    Learn more about common types of hockey injuries
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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

    Learn more about skiing injuries
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    STAT MedEvac: Your Help From Above

    June 16, 2015

    Twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, there's always a crew ready to fly, at any of STAT MedEvac's 17 bases throughout western Pennsylvania. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: air ambulance, air medical services, safety, stat medevac, trauma

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