Child Safety Checklist

Child Safety Checklist

Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health

Thousands of children die annually from preventable causes. Learn what you can do to keep your child safe. Children are curious and full of energy—and love exploring the world around them. However, sometimes harmless exploration and play result in serious injury....
Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather

Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Winter Weather

Jan 20, 2022 | Seasonal

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

May 14, 2021 | Parenting

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

Nov 6, 2020 | Body

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...