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We’ve told you about AT&T’s ‘It Can Wait’ campaign and we’ve shown you some of the impactful videos they’ve created to show the consequences of distracted driving (their most recent video has nearly 5.6 million views on YouTube). If you or your teens have not seen the video yet, it’s definitely worth the watch….

Modern healthcare employs many types of invasive devices and procedures to treat patients and to help them recover. But things don’t always go as planned, and these devices and procedures can lead to infections. These healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) may include central line-associated bloodstream infections, catheter-associated urinary tract infections, and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Infections may also…

Medical Malpractice is among the top three leading causes of death in the U.S. – just after heart disease and cancer. Each year, an estimated 440,000 people lose their life from preventable medical mistakes. That’s a pretty frightening statistic that makes widespread knowledge of medical malpractice essential to patient safety. Let’s start with the…

Medical Malpractice is among the top three leading causes of death in the U.S. – just after heart disease and cancer. Each year, an estimated 440,000 people lose their life from preventable medical mistakes. That’s a pretty frightening statistic that makes widespread knowledge of medical malpractice essential to patient safety. Let’s start with the…

A Florida family had their home sprayed for termites and returned two days later when they were told it would be safe. However, immediately following their return, they all began to feel ill. Peyton, a 10-year-old boy in the home, had trouble standing and speaking, so the family took him to a local clinic…

What is Asbestos? The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines asbestos as a mineral fiber that occurs in rock and soil. Its fibers are resistant to heat, fire and chemicals and do not conduct electricity. Because of this, asbestos has been mined and used widely in construction, automotive and other industries. It was widely…

When searching for a safe home for your loved one, you must proceed with extreme caution. There are many nursing home violations that you should be aware of.  We always recommend you start your research online, but this isn’t a guarantee you’ve found a good home. That’s because the way data is presented can…

Anticipating the birth of a child is a very exciting time, but it can also be nerve-racking for parents. You want to ensure the safety of your child, but a lot of things can go wrong. Many parents often worry about health complications that could arise with their newborn, like birth defects or birth injuries; however…

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the federal government estimates that per mile traveled in 2013, the number of deaths on motorcycles was more than 26 times the number in cars. This is due in large part to head injuries, which is the leading cause of death in motorcycle crashes. This…

We recently told you about a surgical “black box” that could help reduce surgical errors – that is, if doctors and hospitals decide to implement it. But one state lawmaker isn’t willing to wait for hospitals to make the decision. She wants patients to be able to decide. Rep. Christine Sinicki (D-Milwaukee) introduced a…