MatureWell: Cooking Safety for Seniors Courtesy of CHI St. Joseph Health Did you know adults over the age of 65 have a higher risk of injury in the kitchen due to various conditions that come with age? Or that older adults have thinner skin that burns more easily than younger skin? Fortunately, … [Read more...]
Winter Safety: Tips From Your Local Fire Department
Winter Safety: Tips From Your Local Fire Department Article By | College Station Fire Department The winter months are a great time of year! A reprieve from the Texas heat is a welcome change, and for some lucky kids and adults, snow may blanket the ground and provide a place for snowmen to be … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Children’s Toy Safety Guide
The Ultimate Children's Toy Safety Guide Article Courtesy of | CHI St. Joseph Hospital The holidays are right around the corner, which means you’ve probably begun looking for the perfect gifts for all of your loved ones. But when shopping for youngsters, the toy aisle can be intimidating, to say … [Read more...]
A New (AND BLUE!) Tradition this Halloween – What does it mean?
A New (AND BLUE!) Tradition this Halloween - What does it mean? Article + Photos by Lizzie West We have all seen the traditional orange jack-o-lantern treat buckets used all along our sidewalks and doorsteps at Halloween. Recently, we have also seen them showing up in TEAL to alert us to kiddos … [Read more...]
Back-To-School Safety
Back-To-School Safety Article By | Carter Hall, CSFD Public Information Officer Courtesy of | the College Station Fire Department As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – … [Read more...]
Skin Safety
Skin Safety Article by | Emily Stewart, MD | Dermatology, Baylor Scott & White – College Station The summer months - with them come longer days, hours spent lounging by the pool, and working outside and in the garden. This is the most high-risk time of the year for skin damage. … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for the Summer
Safety Tips for the Summer Written by Maricella Raiford Summertime is just around the corner and every kid is getting filled with excitement as the school year comes to an end. No more school means more time for activities, events, and new adventures! This may cause worry for you as a parent since … [Read more...]
Summer Outdoor Safety for Dogs- All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Provides Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe
Summer Outdoor Safety for Dogs- All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Provides Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe Article by All Pets Veterinary Medical Center Summer is around the corner! This means sun, fun and outdoor activities, many of which can be shared with your dog. However, longer daytime hours and … [Read more...]
Dear Jen with Jen Zweiacker
"How close, is too close?" Dear Jen, My wife and I are new to the Bryan and College Station area. We’ve relocated from the Dallas area and currently have almost all of our belongings in storage. Our daughter and son-in-law have been kind enough to allow us to live with them while we decide … [Read more...]