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How to talk to kids about Halloween safety

SpotlightBryan October 8, 2018

How to talk to kids about Halloween safety

Come Halloween, youngsters’ attentions are understandably focused on costumes and candy. Their parents, however, are likely more concerned with their kids’ safety. Trick-or-treating kids might not pay much mind to safety. As a result, it can be hard for parents to get kids to grasp the importance of being safe on Halloween. The following strategies might make that task easier. • Discuss costumes well in advance of Halloween. Many kids are so enthusiastic about Halloween […]

Misadventures With Prescription Medications

SpotlightBryan October 2, 2018

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Misadventures With Prescription Medications

by: Dr. Sal Giorgianni, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist Prescription medicines are the most cost-effective ways to manage many health problems and nearly 70% of medical visits result in at least one prescription being written. But, without proper use and monitoring there can be some down sides: Did you know? Drug Side Effects were the cause of almost 30% of all hospital stays in the US and account for untold thousands of medical visits each year. The […]

How seniors can safely stay behind the wheel

SpotlightBryan September 30, 2018

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How seniors can safely stay behind the wheel

A greater sense of independence is often cited as the reason so many young people anxiously await the day they earn their drivers’ licenses. But the connection between driving and independence is not lost on seniors, either. Aging can take its toll on drivers, prompting such drivers’ families to feel as if their loved ones’ ability to safely operate motor vehicles has been compromised. However, many seniors can still safely operate motor vehicles, and those […]

SpotlightBryan September 30, 2018

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An odd choice

by, Jim is the Campus / Pastor and Primary Communicator at Bay West Church Palm Bay Fl How do you prepare for a hard day or season? I usually try to make sure I’m eating healthy, getting plenty of rest, and clearing out my schedule. Many of us do similar types of things to prepare ourselves. With my wife in the runoff for School Board in District 5, hard season has taken on a whole new meaning. […]