Poison Prevention Tips: These Are the Common Household Poisons  Every year, the third week of March is National Poison Prevention Week. There are 55 total Poison Centers across the country that manage Poison Control helplines, directing callers about the best strategies for [...]

Separate Alcohol and Drugs Facts from Fiction During National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week The National Institute on Drug Abuse designates March 18-24, 2024, to educate teens and children about alcohol and drug facts through National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. This [...]

Heart-Healthy Habits and Tips for American Heart Month February is American Heart Month, a national public health campaign focused on raising awareness about heart health and the risk factors and signs/symptoms of a heart attack. The American Heart Association reports that heart [...]

Don’t Get Burned: Tips to Stay Safe for Burn Safety Week From February 4 through February 10, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) spreads awareness for National Burn Awareness Week to educate the public about burn injuries and how to stay safe. [...]

Have a (Snow) Ball: Snow Day Safety Tips for Students It's 10 p.m., and the snow piles up. The phone rings, and a familiar recording begins: "This is the superintendent of Mehlville School District. Due to inclement weather, all schools in the [...]

Fireplace 411: Learn How to Use a Fireplace Safely During cold St. Louis winters, a crackling fire in the fireplace adds ambiance and soothes those winter chills. Unfortunately, these wonderful home features also lead to a fire risk when used improperly. The [...]