International Overdose Awareness Day
August 30, 2023
Mountain Pacific
Updated February 14, 2024
Raising Awareness for Lives Altered by Overdose
International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, is the world’s largest annual campaign to remember those who have died from an overdose. This year’s theme is “recognizing those people who go unseen” in honor of the people left behind and whose lives are changed forever by overdose, […]
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Giving the Cold Shoulder to Winter Hazards
January 17, 2023
Mountain Pacific
American novelist Paul Theroux once wrote, “Winter is a season of recovery and preparation.” But an argument can be made that the more you prepare for winter, the less you worry about recovering from cold weather mishaps like burst pipes, a damaged vehicle or even frostbite. Read on to learn how you can better prepare […]
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Protect Our Older Adults: How to Prevent Falls
September 22, 2022
Mountain Pacific
On average, an American who is 65 years or older falls every second. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for this age group.
According to the National Council on Aging, falls can impact a person’s quality of life. Falls can cause physical harm such as bruising, broken bones, head injuries and even […]
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