Monthly Archives: October 2011
Juvenile Arthritis
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Juvenile arthritis (JA) refers to any form of arthritis or arthritis-related condition that develops in children or teenagers who are less than 18 years of age. Approximately 294,000 children under the age of 18 are affected by … Continue reading
UV Safety Awareness
As the sun-splashed days of summer surround us, Missouri health officials are urging residents to protect their skin and their eyesight from the damaging effects of the sun. Bright sunshine provides great opportunities for outdoor fun and work. But the … Continue reading
Helmet Safety
With summer approaching, it’s important to remember to wear helmets when riding bicycles. Your objective for a proper fitting helmet: Snug, Level, Stable. You want the helmet to be comfortably touching the head all the way around, level and stable … Continue reading
Fall Prevention
Falls are more common than you think. Ranked third among the leading causes of accidental death in the United States, deaths from falls are a growing safety concern in the workplace, residential environments and public settings. According to the Centers … Continue reading
Safety
June is National Safety Month, and Monroe County Ambulance Service would like to remind you to be safe and make wise decisions in order to prevent injury. We have included some tips for safe driving, fall prevention and helmet safety. … Continue reading
Stroke
National Stroke Awareness Did you know that strokes (also known as cerebrovascular accidents or brain attacks) are the third leading cause of death in the United States? They are also a leading cause of serious long-term disability. What is a … Continue reading
High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Overview When the heart pumps blood into the arteries, the blood flows with a force pushing against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is the product of the flow of blood times the resistance in the … Continue reading