Time For School, Know the Signs of Heat Related Illness

With the start of a new school year it is time to prepare for the possibility of heat related illness. School began here on August 11th. Personally I think that is crazy since it is still over 100 degrees on many days. As parents, grandparents or care givers we need to understand the signs and the treatment of heat illnesses. This is especially true if you child is involved in sports. I have known many...

Swine Flu Increase When School Begins

I can truthfully say now that I am very frustrated with the lack of information coming from the media and the US government concerning preparation for the return of the H1N1 flu. Australia, New Zealand, the UK, even India are so much more proactive about informing the public and planning. This is not over and I am concerned that the public will not be prepared should a self quarantine, or a mandatory...

Prepare Your College Students

Last year as I was preparing to write an article I contacted several universities and asked them about their preparations. It was a great experience. It was reassuring to know most are very well prepared. One of the universities I contacted was Brigham Young University in Hawaii. Ironically the next week they had an earthquake in Hawaii and students there were without electricity for a few days. They had plans in...

Is Your School Prepared for an Emergency?

School parking lots, classrooms, and playgrounds are full again. School buses are on the road, student forms have been filled out, parent open houses are being held, and across the continent, moms and dads are breathing a sigh of relief that classes are in session. But wait – there's one life or death question you haven't asked yet! “Is my child’s school prepared for an...