Tag: texting and driving
Holiday Fire Safety
Annapolis and Anne Arundel County has seen some devastating holiday fires in the last 2 years. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) reports more than double the number of fires on Christmas Day than on an average day, and about twice as many on New Year’s Day. When those fires occur the number of fatalities per […]
Risk of Dying: Anne Arundel vs Maryland
Risk of Dying: Anne Arundel vs Maryland Are we going to live longer or shorter by living in Anne Arundel County relative to other counties in Maryland? A new study published Tuesday in JAMA helps answer this question. For instance, the risk for dying of heart disease is 37% higher in Anne Arundel County compared […]
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December is National Safe Toys and Gifts Month December is “Safe Toys and Gifts Month” as a means to remind us to be careful when making our toy and gift choices. The safety and age appropriateness of gifts isn’t always uppermost in the gift purchaser’s mind though, possibly because we trust that the retailer is providing […]
Winter Cold Safety Tips
Annapolis: Here we go! Winter is finally hitting us. Winter storms and cold temperatures can be deadly. Power outages, frozen docks and slippery roadways all contribute to injuries and deaths every year. Evolve Medical brings you a reminder of what you can do to protect you and your family this winter. Start with these Steps […]
12 Tips to Stay Healthy through the Holidays
Want to stay healthy through the holiday season? Here are 12 quick tips that can really make a difference! Wash your hands Wash your hands often. When you wash, make sure you use soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Keep hand sanitizers nearby–in the car, in your purse or back pack. After every exchange […]
Halloween Safety: Myth vs Real Concerns
Halloween Safety Myth vs. Real Concerns To avoid an urgent care or ER visit this Halloween, find out what Halloween safety issues are actually myths and which real health concerns devastate families each year. Halloween is the holiday with the 4th highest number of ER visits and kids of all ages at risk. Kids ages 10-14 are particularly at risk […]
Eat from your Toilet Bowl & other Surprising Germ Facts
“Where did I get this infection from?” The answer is unfortunately may be kind of awful. Our houses are filled with bacteria from our feces. The most common–and unimaginable items–like your wash cloth, cutting board and linens. In fact, 50 to 80 percent of foodborne illnesses are contracted in the home, not in restaurants. Cutting […]
50 Million Dead or 10 Reasons to Get a Flu Shot
The last big flu epidemic killed 50 million people globally in 1 year, between 1918-1919. Experts believe we are way overdue. The flu vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of hospitalizations. If that isn’t enough to convince you to be protected, here are 10 more reasons why you should get vaccinated. You Can Spread […]
Distracted Driving in Maryland: 80 Injured EVERY Day
In the US, 9 people are killed every day by distracted driving. In Maryland alone, there are 53,000 distracted driving crashes every year resulting in 28,874 people injured: 80 injured every day and 232 people killed. And 84% of these accidents occur in the Baltimore-DC area — so pay attention Annapolis and Anne Arundel! We’re back to school and Evolve Medical […]
