Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather

Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather

Winter weather shows up so infrequently in the South that it may be hard to remember what steps to take to prepare. Freezing temperatures, slippery roads and carbon monoxide poisoning are just a few of the potential dangers to avoid. Dr. Mark Laperouse, medical...
ATVs: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

ATVs: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

When it’s time to hit the trails on an ATV, safety needs to come first. Maintaining a safe, maximum speed based on your child’s age is important and could prevent life-threatening injuries. Louisiana is a sportsman’s paradise, so lots of parents and their...
Stop the Bleed: Life-saving information in trauma situations

Stop the Bleed: Life-saving information in trauma situations

The top cause of preventable death in trauma is bleeding, and approximately 20 percent of people who have died from traumatic injuries could have survived if someone near had been able to provide quick bleeding control. According to the American College of Surgeons...