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Four Ways to Minimize Fireplace Safety Risks
Posted November 6, 2015
As winter approaches, many of us are looking forward to using our fireplaces again. Although the figures vary by region, over eighty percent of houses in the United States have at least one. But while they are certainly enjoyable, fireplaces possess an inherent safety risk when used. However, by...
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The Facts About Food Poisoning
Posted October 6, 2015
Each year more than 48 million people in the United States catch some form of food poisoning. This amounts to roughly one in six Americans. What makes these figures particularly frustrating, is that many of these cases can be avoided if more people had a better understanding of this health risk....
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Accidental Poisoning Risks from Five Common Products
Posted September 25, 2015
While it is a danger that is often overlooked, the threat of accidental poisoning is something that jeopardizes large numbers every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 38,000 people lose their lives to accidental poisonings per year. Many of the most common victims are...
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Back to School Health and Safety Tips
Posted August 12, 2015
According to the CDC, elementary school children get eight to twelve cases of the flu/colds each school year. Read more below for some back to school health and safety tips to keep your child healthy during back to school season this fall! 1) Water fountains are one of the germiest places at school...
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ACE Attends a Series of Summer Conferences to Expand Reach
Posted July 23, 2015
ACE recently attended three major conferences across the U.S. to continue to promote awareness for inhalant abuse. These conferences help ACE create better program materials to target audiences and also provides new perspectives on the issues of drugs and addiction. Below are some highlights from...