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You know what they say: safety first. When it comes to keeping you and your family safe, knowledge is critical. Our safety articles, guides, videos, and information provide you with essential tips on staying safe in your everyday life. Topics include outdoor safety, safety at home, and injury prevention tips for all members of the family.

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What You Need to Know About Alcohol Poisoning

May 13, 2016

Alcohol poisoning occurs after a person has consumed a toxic amount of alcohol. Learn about alcohol poisoning causes and symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: alcohol intoxication, alcohol poisoning, alcoholic beverage
Article - 1 Minute Read

UPMC Leads Pittsburgh Marathon Medical Team

April 23, 2016

The UPMC medical team provides world-class medical care at the DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, running, UPMC Sports Medicine
Article - 1 Minute Read

5 Tips for Gardening Safely

March 31, 2016

Gardening can be a fun activity, and you can decrease aches, pains, and strains on your body while doing it. Learn more from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Rehabilitation, Safety
Tagged with: energy, gardening, gardening safety, Michael Balandiat
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How to Give Yourself Gastrostomy Tube Feedings at Home

March 28, 2016

Use this guide to help understand how to give yourself feedings through your gastrostomy tube at home after leaving the hospital. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Nutrition, Safety
Tagged with: gastrostomy tube, Nutrition, tube feeding
Article - 2 Minute Read

Crutches: 12 Tips for Going Up and Down Stairs

March 27, 2016

Climbing stairs with crutches can be a challenge at first. Follow our tips for safely going up and down stairs on crutches. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Safety
Tagged with: crutches, foot injury, knee injury, leg injury, safety
Article - 3 Minute Read

Spring Cleaning Safety Tips

March 13, 2016

Now that it's spring, many of us begin to scrub down our houses — and often that includes chemicals. Read more for safety tips for you and your family. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: poison prevention, safety, spring cleaning
Article - 2 Minute Read

7 Tips for Staying Warm at Cold Weather Sporting Events

February 1, 2016

If you plan to go to an outdoor sporting event this season, our 7 tips will help you prepare to stay warm and safe in cold weather. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: games, hypothermia, sports
Article - 2 Minute Read

Why People Get Sick After Traveling

January 31, 2016

What causes us to get sick after a trip? From unsanitary quarters, to changes in your daily routine, travel can have a negative impact on our bodies. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: healthy travel, plane travel, vacation
Article - 3 Minute Read

Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips

January 14, 2016

Wintertime activities, like sledding or snow tubing, can lead to injuries. Discover some sledding safety tips to keep your kids out of harm's way. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, frostbite, head and neck injuries, head injury, hypothermia, serious injuries, significant head injuries, skull fractures, sledding, sports medicine