Everyone from young children to senior citizens have become increasingly glued to their phones — almost anywhere, at any time. Over the years, smartphones have even offered significant benefits for health care providers in terms of improved communication, providing assistance during care, viewing pa
A January 2 gas explosion damaged more than 50 homes, ranging from minor cosmetic issues to structural problems that require demolition. Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) blamed the explosion on poor workmanship on a weld seam in the 1980s-era pipe. The gas escaped the main and…
We would never take a hair dryer into the bath tub, nor jump in a swimming pool if an electrical cord was submerged in the water. Yet, most of us would have no qualms about letting our kids jump off a dock into the water.…
While slow in coming for most of us, it seems the warmer weather may finally be upon us. The days are getting longer, birds are chirping, and the sun is shining more, and school is nearing the end. What a perfect recipe for a bike…
Have you ever stop to think about the safety of the rides you and your family are enjoying? Do you know what is done to ensure your safety? Do you know who, if anyone, is making sure that your safety remains a priority? Repeated attempts to…
Duck boats are amphibious vessels that were once used by the US military in World War II. After the war, they were used by civilian law enforcement agencies and also converted to sightseeing vehicles in cities across the country. Over the last five years there…
If you are like me, you may have seen information circulating on Facebook and other social media sites warning people to be aware of homemade explosive devices found on lawns, in mailboxes, driveways and gardens. While this may sound like an urban legend, it is…
April 22 marked the one-year anniversary of a fiery crash that claimed the lives of five Georgia Southern University nursing students when a tractor-trailer plowed into them as they sat a line of traffic that was halted due to cleanup efforts following a prior accident.…
Prom and graduation season are upon us. While it is a time to celebrate, these joyous events often leads to risky behavior among teenagers who don’t think anything bad can happen to them. Dr. Brian Hoeflinger and his wife Cindy are here to say —…
Have you ever been driving on the highway when something suddenly falls off the vehicle in front of you? Maybe you had to brake hard or swerve to avoid a collision. We’ve all seen it – a mattress, truck tire, spilled lumber or pallets, even…
Rideshare companies like Lyft have became a popular alternative to traditional taxis, but as their popularity has increased, so have questions about who is liable for an accident with one of their drivers. It was raining during the early morning hours of November 1, 2014,…
If your child is one of nearly 13 million under the age of six who spend some of their day in childcare, do you know everything you should about the facility’s safety standards? According to a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),…