May is National Bike Month! Need a reason to ride a bike? Ask any kid and they’ll say — it’s fun! Fun is definitely important, but believe it or not, the simple act of riding a bike can be revolutionary! As the League of American Bicyclists puts it: when you make a habit of biking, […]
Tag: safety
Spring Cleaning Indoor Safety Tips
Spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing — it’s spring cleaning time! Open up your windows, unclutter that closet, pull out your spray bottles, and give your home a good scrub! But don’t forget to be safe while doing so. In our urgent care clinics, we see accidents, injuries, and falls occurring […]
How to Stay Safe this Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for kids — costumes, candy… need we say more? But, Halloween is also a time that many avoidable injuries and accidents can happen. Sadly, there are 3,800 Halloween-related injuries each year, and children are twice as likely to be killed in a traffic accident on Halloween than any other night. […]
Trampolines: The Backyard Danger
If you have kids, at some point they may beg you to put up a trampoline in the backyard, or play on one at a friend’s or neighbor’s house. While it may seem like innocent childhood fun, trampolines can be dangerous. At In and Out Express Care, we see a number of sprains, fractures, dislocations, […]
Tips to Avoid Bee Stings this Summer
When the warm weather comes and flowers start to blossom, they inevitably signal our buzzy fuzzy friends: the honeybees. Honeybees are a crucial part of our food ecosystem and are generally gentle insects. But, if you’ve ever gotten stung by one of them, you know firsthand the downside to honeybees. Bee stings can be painful, […]
Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season
Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. It starts with Thanksgiving, which is mom’s favorite holiday. It’s a time for family and good food. My grandma’s recipe for corn bread stuffing is the stuff dreams are made of. It tastes divine and is the epitome of comfort food. My grandma was an amazing […]
Water Safety and Drowning
10 people drown in the United States every day. Summer is a great time to relax at the beach or pool but water safety is an important issue often forgotten. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children 1-4 years old. Tragedy recently struck Olympic skier Bode Miller’s 3 year old daughter. She drowned […]
Protect Yourself from Ticks and Lyme Disease
When warm weather abounds, unfortunately so do ticks. These pesky little insects are easy to pick up in tall grass and shady moist areas at ground level. They will also cling to shrubs and brush looking to hitch a ride on an unsuspecting person or animal. They have also been known to be found in […]
The dangers of excess sun exposure and oxybenzone in sunscreens
In and Out Express Care cares about it’s patients’ health and well being! We strive to give our patients health information that is on the cutting edge. This is one way we provide simply better urgent care. As summer approaches, In and Out Express Care advises everyone to be aware of the dangers of sun […]
