Slow Down: Back to School Means Sharing the Road School days bring congestion: Yellow school buses are picking up their charges, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop… Read More >
Virginia’s traffic laws are similar to those in other states: Buckle up Obey speed limits Drive alcohol- and drug-free Share the road Avoid distractions Don’t text and drive Virginia has two laws to keep vehicles moving safely and smoothly around… Read More >
On average, weather-related vehicle crashes kill 6,253 people and injure more than 480,000 each year, according to the Department of Transportation. Most of these accidents occur when the roadways are wet, snowy or icy. When the weather takes a turn… Read More >
Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly spread among groups of children who aren’t vaccinated. Whether it’s a baby starting… Read More >
Alcohol and drug use by young people is extremely dangerous–both to themselves and to society–and is directly associated with traffic fatalities, violence, suicide, educational failure, alcohol overdose, unsafe sex and other problem behaviors, even for those who may never develop a… Read More >
“Cooking from scratch will yield health benefits for you and your family,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy spokesperson Jennifer Bruning. “Serve regular, balanced meals and snacks with a variety of nutrient-rich foods, and enjoy family dinners each night or… Read More >
Donating blood is a simple and relatively painless procedure that can help save lives. See Upcoming blood drives near Waynesboro According to the American Association of Blood Banks, eight million volunteer donors donate the 14 million pints of blood used… Read More >
A stroke is a “brain attack”. It can happen to anyone at any time. It occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die…. Read More >
Your heart muscle needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or cut off completely (View an animation of blood flow). This happens because coronary arteries… Read More >
Paramedics, represent the highest level of EMT, and in general, the highest level of prehospital… Read More >