Year: 2015

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the top cause of death among children and teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TBIs, which are caused by a bump or blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function,…

Many children are enjoying the freedom of summer this June. With kids out of school, it’s a good time to check around the house for anything that might affect their safety. June also marks the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month,…

You’ve done the research, visited several facilities and settled on the nursing home that you believe is the right fit for your loved one. But how do you make sure they are safe once they move into the facility? Some…

Travel is an important part of the job for many people in South Carolina. They might use a company car for business, drive a bus or a truck, or use their personal car to make deliveries or run work-related errands,…

Falls happen to almost everyone at some point. While some falls are not a big deal, others can cause serious injuries or even death. Slips, trips and falls are a common cause of injuries and deaths in the workplace. Most are preventable…

Nursing home falls are all too common in South Carolina and across the country – and they are the cause of many of the most severe injuries seen among nursing home residents. How Common are Nursing Home Falls? The Centers…

Private industry employers reported more than 3 million workplace injuries and illnesses in a single recent year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. More than half of those injuries were serious enough to require days away from work, job restrictions or…

For teenagers and their parents, spring means a season of celebrations such as the prom, high school graduation, and other warm-weather events. Many of these occasions mean parties. And for some young people, that means drinking alcohol. Although the legal…