You have recently found out that you are expecting a baby. Your excitement is growing as you recognize the exciting changes taking place in your body. Protecting your unborn child and preventing any injury from compromising his or her wellbeing is critical throughout...
Month: July 2018
Protecting seniors from falls is imperative for overall health
When families in Washington entrust the care of their elderly loved ones to a nursing home facility, they are placing full trust in the staff's ability to provide quality, compassionate and thorough assistance with daily needs and medical treatments. Unfortunately,...
How do I report an accident?
It is perfectly normal to be a little confused and dazed after you are in an accident on Washington roadways. Despite not thinking clearly, you still need to report the incident to law enforcement as soon as possible. If you do not know how to do this, it can make the...
Study finds women more likely to engage in distracted driving than men
Most people have heard about the dangers of distracted driving. But distracted driving remains a huge problem - one that only seems to be getting worse. Distracted driving doesn't discriminate: Men and women, young and old, engage in distracted driving. But a recent...
What is a nuchal cord?
Having a baby is a wonderful time, but it can also be scary if you are told something is wrong with your baby. A great fear for many mothers is that the cord will get wrapped around the baby's neck and cut off the oxygen supply. When the cord wraps completely around a...
How you can know that a hospital prioritizes patient safety
Patient safety is no new issue when it comes to hospitals and health care facilities. In fact, you have probably heard some stories in recent months where patients were injured or even killed as the result of medical mishaps that are oftentimes preventable. At Elk...