Electric Shock Drownings Prompt a Call for Alertness
Two recent terrible events involving electric shock drownings are a heartbreaking reminder that silent dangers of electrocution exist in our swimming pools, saunas or hot tubs, and can also take place in lakes and even other large bodies of water.Should we really be concerned about the possibilit...
Seat Belt Recommendations for Expectant Mothers
You’ve picked a baby name, you’ve started decorating the nursery and someone more than likely already bought you a copy of “What to Expect When You Are Expecting”. If not, don’t worry, it’s guaranteed someone will purchase it for you before you give birth. Everyone is excited and you’re officiall...
Group B Strep: Mothers Be Aware
Mothers should know about Group B Strep – what it is, why it’s dangerous for babies, and, more importantly, what their OBs should be screening for during prenatal care.It's natural for expectant mothers to carry bacteria in their vaginas and urinary tracts. Some of this bacteria is benign, howeev...
Nurse Case Manager: Friend or Foe?
The purpose of a nurse case manager and what to do if you are being treated poorly.There are two types of nurse case managers. The nurse case manager who works from an office and handles all the communication by phone, e-mail, fax and regular mail, normally addressed as a telephonic case manager ...
Financial Planning For Special Needs
Parents may often question how they will be able to put together enough money to pay for their child's care as they get older, particularly when a child is born with special needs and/or a disability. While every family's circumstance is different, there are sure ongoing threads that can make pla...