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Aug 11, 2023 - In Safety Tips Summer Safety Swimming Tips for All Ages

Many people look to beat the summer heat with a fun and refreshing dip in a pool, ocean, or lake, but it is important that both children and adults understand the risk of drowning. The CDC reports that there are around 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings ...

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Jul 25, 2023 - In Safety Tips Keep an Eye on the Sky, Lightening Safety Tips

Summer storms bring more than just rain! The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center wants to keep you and your family safe this summer. Lightning causes more casualties in the United States than any other weather-related phenomenon except ...

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Jul 25, 2023 - In Safety Tips Protect Your Feet from the Hot Summer Sun

Summertime means outdoor time! Whether heading to the beach, park or other activities, The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas wants to share these following fire safety reminders to help keep you, your family and your pets protected from burns. Going to the ...

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Jul 7, 2023 - In Safety Tips Summer Safety Swimming Tips for All Ages

Many people look to beat the summer heat with a fun and refreshing dip in a pool, ocean, or lake, but it is important that both children and adults understand the risk of drowning. The CDC reports that there are around 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings ...

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Jul 7, 2023 - In Safety Tips Beat the Heat – Heat-Related Illnesses and Safety

Summer can bring high temperatures and humidity that stress the body’s ability to cool itself, leading to dangerous and potentially deadly conditions. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that each year there are over 67,500 Emergency ...

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Jul 6, 2023 - In Safety Tips Soccer Tips for Athletes

Soccer season is upon us. Training camps are starting, it's time to start conditioning and getting ready for the season. Peter DeLuca, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, shares his tips to help prevent injury and start the ...

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Jun 27, 2023 - In Safety Tips Avoid Burn Injuries This July 4th

This July 4th plenty of people will be celebrating the holiday with fireworks, in front of the fire pit, or grilling on the barbecue. Unfortunately, these fun and festive ways to celebrate can also be dangerous. The National Fire Protection Association ...

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Jun 22, 2023 - In Safety Tips Grilling and Camp Fire Safety Tips

It’s Summer! And that means outdoor grilling, bar-b-ques and campfires. The team at The Burn Center at Cooperman Barnabas shares these following tips to keep you and your family safe! Consider your surroundings when setting up a grill, campfire or fire ...

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Jun 20, 2023 - In Safety Tips Safe Sunscreen: A Do’s and Don’ts Guide to Protecting Your Skin

Sunscreen is a must, not just in the summer, but all-year round. It is recommended to wear a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher, applied not only to just our faces but our entire bodies – and don’t forget those heads! It’s also important to choose a sunscreen ...

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