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Water Safety

It’s that time of year again! Swimming pools, beaches and water parks are packed with families eager to cool off in the stifling summer heat. While plenty of great memories are sure to be made poolside, it’s also a good time to remind parents and guardians of the dangers of water activities. According to the […]

An “Insufficient Culture of Safety” Permeates the Workplace

On June 13, over 80 employees at the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Bioterror Laboratory were exposed to anthrax. Workers had unknowingly sent live anthrax samples to other CDC labs. Live anthrax is a huge health risk. Though not contagious, active bacteria can multiply, produce toxins, and cause severe illness via inhalation or contact […]

Georgia’s Firearm Expansion Law and What It Means For Residents  

On July 1, Georgia House Bill 60, the “Safe Carry Protection Act” of 2014 went into effect. Given the nickname the “guns everywhere bill,” the law specifies where Georgia residents are permitted to carry concealed weapons. This law has expanded that right in many ways, but what does it mean for you? The new law […]

Are Home Births Worth the Risk?

For many women, the birth of their child is one of the most pivotal moments of their lives. Months of anticipation come to an end as contractions begin. While the majority of U.S. women travel to a hospital for delivery, many are considering home birth. Home births are desired because in them, women can feel […]