This Common Household Item Injures a Child Every 30 Minutes
The journal Pediatrics has produced a new study that shows a child is injured by a TV every 30 minutes. With some cases resulting in death, the study provides eye-opening facts. With more than 17,000 injuries from falling TV’s serious enough to require medical treatment, parents need to be aware of the problem and know […]
Swimming Pool Electrocution More Common than Most Think
When 11-year-old Lauren Cecil’s parents dropped her off for swim practice, it seemed like another day. However, this seemingly normal day took a drastic turn when a power line snapped and fell. Although two other girls were in the pool at the time, Lauren was the only swimmer electrocuted. A connector holding the power lines […]
Online Legal Advice and How it Can Hurt You
When a question arises, most people go the same place to find an answer: the internet. A few clicks on your computer or pushing a few buttons on your phone will bring up thousands of answers instantly. However, finding legal advice online can backfire if the information isn’t accurate. Although much of the information can […]
Which 10 Things Should Be in Every Wichita Car
It doesn’t matter if you’re going on a road trip across the country or driving to Grandma’s house for the weekend, you should always prepare for the worst. You may think your iPod and portable DVD player to keep the kids quiet is the biggest necessity, but in the event of a crisis you want […]
Seven Simple Steps to Avoid a Wichita Auto Accident
Each year, an estimated two million Americans sustain serious injuries from an auto accident and an additional 40,000 are killed. The best way drivers can avoid these life altering accidents is to drive defensively. Here are a few of the best tips to drive defensively and avoid an accident on Wichita highways. Always make sure […]
Leading Cause of Injury to Children Completely Preventable
With choking being the leading cause of injury to children and also a leading cause of death in children under four, some may think an accident such as choking “just happens.” In all actuality, choking is very preventable. Choking can happen by food, toys or any common item small enough to swallow. Food is the […]
How Do You Know if Someone is Drowning
With it being the season to hit the pool or spend the weekend at the lake, drowning occurrences are at their peak. There are many precautionary steps that can be taken to prevent drowning accidents, but sometimes it’s not enough. In a drowning scenario, one must first recognize the problem before they can help, but […]
Best Methods to Protect Your Home from Vandalism
It’s common in bigger cities like Wichita, Salina, Hutchinson and Topeka to hear about a burglary. A lot of people have the mindset of “it would never happen to me.” Unfortunately, all too often this mindset is shattered. So here’s how to reduce the risk that someone breaks into your home. 1. Lock all doors […]
How Kansans Can Prevent Burn Injuries While Using the Grill
With the increased use of grills during the Kansas summer, Wichita hospitals see an increased number of burn injuries. Not only do grills cause a multitude of burn injuries, but a grill can also be responsible for thousands of house fires. Grilling Safety Tips Having seen many preventable burn injuries result in costly medical care […]
How to Avoid Problems on the Highway from Heavy Storms
With all the severe storms Kansas is experiencing, people of Wichita, Derby, Andover and Goddard are sometimes forced to brave the heavy rain to head to work or pick up the kids from school. When this happens, it’s important to drive with the utmost caution. While on the roads during heavy rain, not only […]
Staying Safe While Cooling Off: Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Pools around Wichita are either already open or will be soon. Whether it be a private family pool or the local pool at the YMCA or your apartment complex, it’s important that we all follow the basic safety rules. Knowing what to do in case of an emergency and how to prevent accidents can save […]
Keeping Up with Summer Safety
Summertime means several months of camping, boating, family vacations, grilling out and other recreation. Opportunities to spend time with friends and family can quickly turn into a ride in an ambulance. To avoid any catastrophes this summer, keep in mind these summer safety tips. Pool and Lake Safety Don’t leave children unsupervised, even for just […]
Many accidents could be prevented by simply being alert to the surroundings. Read how you can prevent backover in Kansas.
Nothing is more heart wrenching than a child’s life cut short. Sadly many of these deaths could be avoided by simply being alert to the surroundings. Most victims of backovers are children and the elderly. Even worse, the driver is often a neighbor or relative. Blind spots are present with all vehicles and generally the […]
Underage drinking rises dramatically over the holidays – learn how to keep your family safe.
Wichita police take underage drinking very seriously. The four people arrested recently can attest to that. Two adults were arrested for violating hosting laws and two minors were arrested for underage drinking. Underage drinking rises dramatically over the holidays since the children are not in school and there are numerous holiday parties. To help keep […]
Many expecting mothers think a seat belt might harm their unborn baby, but the truth is it could save mother and baby.
1. If I’m pregnant, should I be wearing a seatbelt? Yes. If involved in an accident, both you and your unborn child are best protected by a seat belt that is worn properly. 2. Should my seat be adjusted? Yes. Your seat should be as far back as possible with still being able to reach […]
It’s important to use the correct car seat for your children to protect them from harm.
Parents do everything they can to protect their children. This may be holding hands when crossing the street or teaching them not to talk to strangers. But one area that goes unnoticed can be correct car seats. The right car seat is dependent on the age and size of their child. Children outgrow clothes and […]
Seat belts can make all the difference in the event of a wreck, learn how to wear yours properly.
Every 60 seconds an accident occurs. On busy roads such as Kellogg and Rock Road the bumper to bumper traffic makes it easy to see how this can happen. Even minor crashes can lead to severe injuries – especially when drivers and passengers don’t wear seat belts. Take a few minutes to read how seat […]
Driving aggressively is a serious problem on the highways of Kansas. Learn what you can do to reduce the dangers of aggressive driving.
Most citizens in the Wichita area are aware that distracted driving and driving under the influence are serious problems on the rise. What may don’t know is that there is another serious dilemma that we see every day – aggressive driving. Aggressive driving are behaviors that include speeding, frequent and unnecessary lane changes, tailgating, and […]
Don’t let Old Man Winter hassle you this winter. Learn how to stay safe while doing snow removal
On average, over 16,000 people are treated in U.S. hospitals each year from injuries accumulated during snow removal. Most of these injuries were sprains and strains, particularly in the back and shoulders. Lacerations and finger amputations were also prevalent. Snow removal is a necessity and is done frequently during the winter months. So to help […]
Popular moonwalks can lead to serious injury.
Over the years, trampolines have caught much attention from public health officials, but a now the attention is being transferred to a similar toy – moonwalks. Also called inflatable bounce houses, moonwalks are a popular source of fun for children, but also a place of many injuries. In the U.S. alone, an average of 31 […]
