BackTalk, a support group for kids and teens with scoliosis and other spinal conditions, will welcome Miss North Carolina 2009 Katherine Southard to their meeting on Saturday. In 2005, Southard competed for Miss North Carolina for the first time while in a back brace. The second time she competed was 2008, just six months after [...]
Category Archives: Health & Safety
Summer Safety
July 2, 2010 – 9:55 am
Summer is supposed to be a fun, carefree time for children, but the increased activity that summer brings also provides opportunities for injury. There are simple steps that parents can take to help reduce the possibility of a trip to the emergency room. Actively supervise your child Use appropriate safety gear Be a role model for [...]
Safe Sitter Classes Offered
June 28, 2010 – 1:23 pm
Two-day babysitting classes are being held at the WakeMed Cary Hospital and the WakeMed Raleigh Campus today and tomorrow, for future babysitters between ages 11 – 13. Training includes how to handle crisis situations – administering CPR, handling a fire or intrusion, basic first aid and how to get help and who to call in emergency [...]
Fresh Local Food For All
June 24, 2010 – 1:09 pm
Beginning on June 26, the Western Wake Farmer’s Market in Cary will provide increased access to healthy fresh produce by accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards or food stamps. On June 26, to celebrate the ability to accept EBT cards, the Western Wake Farmer’s Market will include several special events. Read more on wakemedvoices.org.
Poisoning Prevention
June 23, 2010 – 12:37 pm
Children Act Fast – So Do Poisons Tips from SafeKids USA Did you know that each year, more than 1.2 million children ages 5 and under are unintentionally poisoned? Whether its medication on your dresser, cleaning supplies under your kitchen sink, cosmetics in your bathroom or carbon monoxide from gas appliances in your home, you [...]
Shopping Cart Safety
June 15, 2010 – 10:45 am
Each Year, More Than 20,000 Children Are Injured by Shopping Carts Falls from shopping carts are among the leading causes of head injuries in young children, with 1- and 2-year-olds having the highest incidents of shopping cart-related injuries. It is estimated that more than 20,000 children under age 5 are injured by shopping carts each [...]