How To Buy Safe Toys This Christmas
Christmas time is right around the corner and gift shopping is in full swing! While shopping, remember to keep safety in mind. The United States has strict toy safety standards, but that doesn’t mean every toy is meant for every child. When shopping for younger …
Oklahoma Winter Weather Safety
While Oklahoma doesn’t often see severe winter weather, the state has seen some large ice storms in recent years. If you’ve been here a while, you may even recall the 2007 ice storm. This weather event is infamous for having caused severe damage to homes, …
Food Safety For Your Family
Annually, holidays are some of the busiest days emergency rooms see. Thanksgiving 2016 saw an estimated 36,729 people nationwide visit the ER on Thanksgiving alone. From holiday traffic to unsafe food consumption, holidays can be more dangerous than you’d think. In preparation for Thanksgiving this …
Drug Overdose: An Epidemic
When you see the phrase “drug overdose,” do you think of addiction and life choices? If you do, you’re probably not alone. However, drug overdoses aren’t always black and white. There are several factors that could lead to an overdose, as well as what drugs …
Bug Bite Treatment & Prevention
Bug bites are no joke, especially when they hurt, burn or itch. If you’re not careful outside, you’ll likely get bumps and bites from insects in your own yard. Or worse, inside your home! Bugs can be virtually anywhere, regardless of where you are or …
Treating a Snake Bite
Late spring and summer are perfect for warm weather activities. More people go hiking, fishing and swimming. These seasons, however, are also when dangerous animals such as snakes are most active. It’s important to understand where to look, dangerous types of snakes in your area, …
Beware Holiday Heart Syndrome
A grand scheme of the holidays includes spreads of our favorite foods. In contrast to the rest of the year, this time of year may mean more rich, calorie dense foods. Some may be richer in fats and oils, while some may contain more sugar …
Avoid the ER this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is approaching. With the joyous holiday comes a number of ways to end up in the emergency room. Thanksgiving is the 3rd most “injury-prone” holiday in the United States, right behind Independence Day and Memorial Day. Read more about how to avoid going to …
American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. During November, medical professionals and patients alike spread awareness and tips about living with different forms of diabetes. The disease can happen to any person of any age, gender, or ethnicity. It is a condition where the body does not …
CCMH Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week
EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line.” CCMH celebrates these heroes and would like to thank them for their service to our community. This year, CCMH EMS …
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