Search for "Home/Personal Safety" returned 71 records from our News Archive
To Your Health is a monthly digest of simple health tips for Parkland patients that's full of patient education with preventive health information, such as tips for managing diabetes or the benefits of getting a flu vaccination at one of our community clinics.
Posted: 2/5/2019
Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes without smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. It is best to have a smoke alar...
Posted: 6/1/2018
There are many myths, or beliefs that aren’t true, about infections you can get through sexual contact. Parkland experts want ...
Posted: 6/1/2018
Are you planning a camping trip this summer with your family or know someone who is? Read and share these tips about campfires...
Posted: 3/30/2018
Most burn injuries for babies and toddlers happen at home. The experts from Parkland’s Regional Burn Center offer the tips bel...
Posted: 2/5/2018
If you have diabetes, you know if you don’t control your blood sugar it can cause many health problems. One of these problems ...
Posted: 2/5/2018
A heart attack is a scary thing to happen to you or a loved one. Some heart attacks happen fast but most start slowly with lit...
Posted: 1/2/2018
The temperature is dropping and winter time can be especially dangerous for adults 65 years and older. Parkland’s Regional Bur...
Posted: 11/30/2017
Do you live or work in a building with many stories (high-rise)? Burn and safety experts at Parkland say it’s important you kn...
Posted: 10/31/2017
Even if you don’t smoke, breathing in smoke from cigarettes and cigars around you can be deadly. This is called secondhand smo...
Posted: 10/11/2017
Suicide is the second highest cause of death for 15 to 24 year olds. Mental health experts at Parkland say things like social ...
Posted: 10/11/2017
Experts at Parkland’s Regional Burner Center say that most deaths from fires happen in the home. Three out of five home fire d...
Posted: 9/1/2017
Kids are back in school and Parkland behavioral health experts want you to know the signs of bullying. Bullying is when someon...
Posted: 7/31/2017
Your home is usually a safe place but some things you do can cause bad injuries to your eyes. Things in the house that can hur...
Posted: 7/31/2017
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) have become more and more popular. E-cigarettes can be very unsafe and cause fires and ex...
Posted: 7/31/2017
Keeping food safe from bacteria is always important, especially if you are taking food outside for a picnic. Parkland dietitia...
Posted: 6/1/2017
Using your own fireworks or sparklers may sound like fun during events like Fourth of July, but they can be very dangerous and...
Posted: 6/1/2017
Drowning is one of the main reasons kids ages 1 to 4 die every year. Children usually do not scream or call out for help when ...
Posted: 2/28/2017
Medicines make us feel better but they can also be poisonous if not used the right way. Follow these tips from the North Texas...
Posted: 1/31/2017
Experts at the Victim Intervention Program (VIP)/Rape Crisis Center at Parkland say teaching teens about violence and abuse in...
Posted: 1/31/2017
Candles are pretty to look at but experts at Parkland’s Regional Burn Center say they can also cause fires in your home. Learn...
Posted: 1/3/2017
Remember these safety tips when trying to keep your home warm this winter. Use fireplaces, wood stoves and other heaters only ...
Posted: 11/29/2016
Some toys can cause bad eye injuries or even blindness, especially with kids younger than 5. This holiday season, make sure ch...
Posted: 11/29/2016
A concussion is a type of brain injury that’s caused by a bump or blow to the head. This can happen anywhere, like on the play...
Posted: 9/29/2016
Carbon monoxide is a gas that can make you feel sick and can be deadly. You cannot see carbon monoxide or smell it. Learn how ...
Posted: 8/31/2016
Booster seats protect children who are too big for a car seat but are too small for a seat belt. Many parents move their...
Posted: 7/27/2016
Experts at Parkland’s Rees-Jones Trauma Center say motorcycle injuries can be some of the worst injuries they see. Motorcycles...
Posted: 6/29/2016
If you are planning a trip this summer with your family or friends, Parkland experts have some tips for packing, especially if...
Posted: 6/28/2016
Sexual assault or attacks can happen to anyone. When it happens, many people do not tell anyone about it. Parkland makes sure ...
Posted: 5/27/2016
Every year, more than 100,000 car crashes happen in Texas because of drivers not paying attention to the road. The Rees-Jones ...
Posted: 5/27/2016
Many people think tanned skin makes them look healthier but doctors at Parkland say anyone, especially teenagers, can get skin...
Posted: 4/29/2016
Mosquitos can be annoying but they also carry many diseases like Zika and West Nile virus. That is why Parkland experts say it...
Posted: 3/31/2016
Poisonous bugs and insects can be found anywhere, including your home or backyard. To stay safe from getting a poisonous bite ...
Posted: 3/31/2016
Most burns from gasoline happen because it is used the wrong way. Parkland’s Regional Burn Center has some advice on how to ha...
Posted: 3/29/2016
While the season of rebirth brings beauty, baby birds, and blossoming buds, it also brings distress to millions of allergy suf...
Posted: 2/22/2016
Almost everyone will have back pain at some point in their life. Back pain can last days, weeks or months. It is importa...
Posted: 2/1/2016
Most burn injuries happen at home. Learn how to protect yourself and your children with tips from Parkland’s Regional Burn Cen...
Posted: 1/29/2016
Parkland experts ask you to make a plan and practice it many times before a natural disaster, like a tornado, happens. T...
Posted: 12/1/2015
Parkland experts say pay attention to dangers like space heaters and holiday decorations that can cause fires in the home. Fol...
Posted: 12/1/2015
Pedestrian deaths increase during the colder months. Parkland doctors say be careful this winter when you are walking, especia...
Posted: 10/30/2015
Regular health checkups can help find problems early or before they start. Getting the right health tests or treatment will he...
Posted: 10/2/2015
One in six boys and one in four girls will experience sexual violence before the age of 18. If someone forces you or a loved o...
Posted: 10/2/2015
It is important to use prescription medicine safely. Using medications, like pain and anxiety pills, for the wrong reason or t...
Posted: 8/31/2015
On Sep. 16, Mexicans get together to celebrate their country’s Independence Day. If you are planning on celebrating this day a...
Posted: 8/31/2015
Parkland health care experts say getting some symptoms checked out early by a doctor and getting regular checkups ca...
Posted: 8/6/2015
STDs or sexually transmitted diseases are usually spread through sexual contact. STDs are serious diseases that need treatment...
Posted: 8/6/2015
Do you know where your kidneys are found in your body? The kidneys are not very big, but they are important organs. We have tw...
Posted: 8/6/2015
You and your loved ones will be safe at Parkland. We train regularly on how to care for patients and keep others safe should t...
Posted: 7/31/2015
School starts soon! Make sure your children are up-to-date on vaccines before sending them back to school. This...
Posted: 7/1/2015
Fourth of July is a great time to enjoy fireworks. But all fireworks are dangerous and can cause burn and eye injuries in kids...
Posted: 7/1/2015
Having diabetes affects many parts of the body, including the eyes. Diabetes can harm the blood vessels in the back of the eye...
Posted: 7/1/2015
Dallas County Hospital District Police at Parkland say to follow these tips to avoid danger and to keep yourself safe. Do not ...
Posted: 5/1/2015
Acetaminophen is an ingredient in many over-the-counter medicines used for pain and fever, like Tylenol. Taking too much aceta...
Posted: 4/1/2015
If you have diabetes, it’s important to take care of your feet to prevent serious problems, like nerve damage. Follow th...
Posted: 3/12/2015
Your kidneys keep your blood clean. When your kidneys get sick, it can cause dangerous problems for your whole body. You can h...
Posted: 3/12/2015
We know protecting your child’s health is important to you. Dr. Donna Persaud at Parkland says vaccinating your children is th...
Posted: 2/26/2015
Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, including men. Hitting, name-calling and controlling where you go and who yo...
Posted: 2/26/2015
Smoking is still the number one reason for preventable death and disease. Let this be the year you stay smoke free for life. W...
Posted: 1/14/2015
If your child got toys as a gift this holiday, make sure they are safe to use. Some toys can hurt kids and cause serious injur...
Posted: 12/15/2014
Follow these habits to stop the spread of germs at home, work or school. Get the flu shot. Getting vaccinated every year is th...
Posted: 12/6/2014
Adults who are 65 years and older fall more often. If you fall you can seriously hurt yourself, like breaking your hip or hitt...