On Friday, 3/17 millions of people will dress in green accented with shamrocks and glitter to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. As you enjoy all the festivities that go along with St. Patrick’s Day be mindful of safety for you and your family. According to Geico here are some important tips to remember as you celebrate: …
At 2:00 am this Sunday, daylight savings time begins! Don’t forget to move your clocks forward an hour as we enter into Spring! This jump forward also puts us behind an hour in sleep resulting in an increase of drowsy drivers on the roads. Also, resetting the clock is always a good time to replace …
The National Safety Council recently released estimates that 40,200 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2016. It is the first time that more than 40,000 people died on U. S. roads in car crashes since before the Great Recession. Everyone needs to work together to reduce the number of annual traffic fatalities and injuries. …
Every year thousands of Americans experience a spinal cord injury. These injuries are devastating and can cause both physical and emotional distress. And the cost of care for a spinal cord related injury is very expensive. Approximately 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury occur each year, not including those who die due to a …
Did you know that 40% of Tulsa Oklahoma children and young adults say they have been bullied at some point in their school career? That number may surprise you, but bullying is becoming a major problem facing kids and teens today. Bullying is no longer just used to describe fighting or physical aggression. Kids and …
Sometimes in life one is forced to make difficult decisions. Admitting an elderly loved one into a nursing home facility or eldercare community is never easy. However, at times it is necessary in order to provide them with the best and most efficient healthcare possible. Many nursing homes are professional, safe, responsible, and caring, but …
If you have ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you know it can come out of nowhere and can happen in seconds. Imagine you are driving down the street and you are suddenly struck by another vehicle. As it turns out, the other driver is at fault and was texting while they drove. …
Did you know that more than 285,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the United States? People suffering from sports injuries, arthritis, and the elderly often decide to get a hip replacement to help ease their pain. However, sometimes patients end up in more pain because of complications with their new metal on …
The end of the summer is marked by one of the biggest holiday weekends of the year. Labor Day weekend is one of the most dangerous and busiest weekends to be driving on the road. According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 405 fatalities and thousands of injuries will occur on America’s roadways due …
Summertime in Oklahoma brings backyard barbeques, pool parties, family retreats, and vacations. Many adults, and at times teenagers under the legal drinking age of 21, like to lounge around and enjoy the company of friends and family, along with the refreshing alcohol enhanced cocktail. Unfortunately, not everyone drinks responsibly, and when people drink and drive, …
