Safety

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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Rising Use of E-cigarettes and Associated Health Risks

December 28, 2015

A recent study showed that diacetyl, aflavoring chemical linked to severe lung disease can be found in many e-cigarettes. So just how safe are they? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: e-cigarettes, nicotine, poison, smoking, toxic
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Maintaining Healthy Digestion While Traveling

October 22, 2015

Learn more about healthy digestion while traveling, including how to avoid constipation, dehydration, and other digestional issues. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: bottled water, constipation, dehydration, digestion, food, traveling
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How to Clean Your Belly Button and Prevent Infection

July 27, 2015

Did you know your belly button can harbor 67 different kinds of bacteria? Learn more about how you can clean and protect your belly button from infection. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety, Skin Care
Tagged with: belly button, bellybutton, clean, clean bellybutton, how to, infection, navel, piercing, skin
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Snake Bite First Aid: What to Do If You’re Bitten

July 18, 2015

Snakes pose a threat to those venturing outdoors when the weather heats up. Learn what to do if you're bitten by a snake. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pittsburgh Poison Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: poisonous snakes, snake bite, snake bite first aid, snake bite tips, snake bites
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STAT MedEvac: Your Help From Above

June 16, 2015

Twenty-four-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, there's always a crew ready to fly, at any of STAT MedEvac's 17 bases throughout western Pennsylvania. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: air ambulance, air medical services, safety, stat medevac, trauma
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Stings and Insect Bites – Home Treatment

May 13, 2015

With the arrival of warmer weather, Pittsburghers will find themselves exposed to stings and insect bites as we engage in more outdoor Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: allergic reaction, benadryl, Lyme disease, ticks
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How to Wrap a Sprained Wrist or Ankle

January 31, 2015

Discover how to wrap a sprained wrist or ankle with the help of Dr. Heather Rosen, medical director of UPMC Urgent Care North Huntingdon, Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Safety
Tagged with: ankle, ankle sprain, how to, injury, sprain, video, wrap, wrist, wrist sprain
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Home Alone: The Truth Behind the Booby Traps

December 24, 2014

The injuries Kevin McAllister inflicted on the villians of Home Alone would be much more severe than a few screams and burns as shown in the film. Learn mo Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: burns, holidays, home alone, infographic, injuries, movie, safety, trauma
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Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

December 21, 2014

Are you keeping your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent an unexpected house fire? Learn about holiday burn and fire safety from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: 911, burn safety, chemical fire extinguisher, Christmas, fire, flame burns, hot food, hot oil, house fire, Jenny Ziembicki, scald burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, winter