Staying Safe While Celebrating Independence Day

Tips to keep guests at your red, white and blue BBQ from turning green - Radio Iowa

As Iowans head off for Independence Day picnics and potlucks, an expert on food-borne pathogens offers a few reminders so everyone can enjoy the delicious dishes and avoid a trip to the ER. Michael Pentella, an epidemiology professor and director of the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa, says it’s important to control […]

Independence Day is one of the most dangerous holidays: How to stay safe

Foodborne illness, fireworks injuries, and heat exhaustion are just some public health safety concerns likely to arise during Independence Day celebrations across the country this weekend. According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 91,000 people visit emergency rooms on July…

Staying safe while celebrating Independence Day

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The 4th of July weekend is just days away, and for many people that means cookouts and fireworks. But it's important to keep safety in mind during the holiday fun. "You know, the biggest thing that we just want, you know, with the Joseph M. Still Burn Center and Doctors Hospital of Augusta, is certainly just for everybody to have a wonderful time, but do it safely," said Dr. Shawn Fagin, Chief Medical Officer at the Joseph M.…

City Of Jamestown Reminds Residents To Celebrate Independence Day Safely

The City of Jamestown is reminding residents to celebrate Independence Day safely and responsibly. Under New York State law, most consumer fireworks are prohibited. The only fireworks permitted for…

Letter to the editor: Celebrating Independence Day

This is a very important week in the United States.