Health Plan Partners Blog: safety
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Monday, May 10, 2021 Skin Cancer is America's Most Common Cancer Summer is full of outdoor activities. You probably put sunscreen on yourself and your kids when you go to the pool or the beach. But do you know you should protect your skin with more than just sunscreen anytime you’re outside? READ MORE >>
Monday, August 24, 2020 Prescription Opioid Misuse The opioid epidemic in the U.S. has lawmakers working on legislation to tackle the growing problem — one the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says has quadrupled, in part, due to the misuse of prescription painkillers. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 7, 2020 BE SAFE IN THE SUN Protecting your skin Most skin cancer can be prevented. Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of developing skin cancer and help prevent wrinkles. Although people with darker skin don't sunburn as easily, they can still get skin cancer. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 SUMMER SAFETY: HOW TO PROTECT CHILDREN WHILE SWIMMING OR NEAR WATER Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury in children. Children 1 to 4 years old are the most vulnerable age group to die of drowning. This population’s vulnerability increases when exposed to unsupervised bodies of water. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Emergency preparedness 101: Know how to protect your family against carbon monoxide poisoning
(BPT) - Few areas of the country are immune to natural disasters or severe weather. Whether you live in a hurricane zone or face icy winters, it is important to prepare your home and family to weather... READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 (BPT) - Mobile phones have become an essential part of life for most people, helping them stay connected and increase productivity. However, this technology can also be a distraction when driving, which puts everyone on the road at risk. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 28, 2017 Fire away: Enhancing your home's safety with fire extinguishers (BPT) - You check your alarms regularly and practice your family escape plan — but are you overlooking an essential component of home safety? Having fire extinguishers — and knowing how to use them — is an important part of maintaining a safe home for you and your family. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 18, 2017
Road Trip Essentials For The 2017 Eclipse
If you plan on hitting the road on August 21st to see the total solar eclipse in Idaho, you’re going to need a few road trip essentials. From entertainment to snacks and travel comforts, you’ll want to be prepared to share the roa... READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 17, 2017 7 fast, effective garage door safety tips (BPT) - You probably put little thought into your garage door. You touch a button. The door opens, closes and you go about your day. While the garage door — the largest, heaviest moving object in your home — serves as the primary entry point of the home to many of us, it can also be dangerous if not used and maintained properly. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 15, 2017 Is your family expanding? Protect what matters most with these nursery safety checks (BPT) - You may have chosen the perfect color palette and all of your nursery furniture, but have you thought about some key safety checks? READ MORE >>
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