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Mom shares dangers of RSV as 7-month-old is hospitalized

Tuesday, November 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Washington state mother is warning about the dangers of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, after her 7-month-old daughter was hospitalized with the illness. Mya Walker said her daughter, Ariella Rain, was a happy, healthy baby until the end of October, when... Read More.

Parents launch nonprofit to educate about heatstroke dangers

Saturday, September 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two parents who have turned tragedy into a teachable moment are educating others on the dangers of heatstroke. Martin McNair and Tonya Wilson lost their 19-year-old son, Jordan McNair, in 2018 after the University of Maryland football player suffered a heatstroke following... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois Trauma Team hosts mocktail party

Friday, July 1 by Louise Bennett

DuBois - Yesterday, the Penn Highlands DuBois Trauma Team hosted a public “mocktail party” to stress the dangers of impaired driving ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. The event, held in the lobby of Penn Highlands DuBois, was designed to urge anyone whose holiday... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois Trauma Team highlights impaired driving through Mocktail Party

Tuesday, June 28 by Louise Bennett

DuBois – With the 4th of July Weekend fast-approaching, DuBois-area medical, law enforcement, and highway safety officials are wanting to emphasize the dangers involved with impaired driving. On Thursday, the Penn Highlands DuBois Trauma Team is hosting a “mocktail party” to do just that. The “mocktail... Read More.

Hot car dangers: How to keep your kids safe this summer

Tuesday, June 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As a heat wave slams the U.S. this week, it's important to remember the dangers of leaving children in hot cars. A child died in Harris County, Texas, on Monday after being left in a hot car for several hours, according to... Read More.

Director Deborah Chow on dangers of breaking canon, and the return of the Jedi in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

Wednesday, June 1 by ABC News

(SPOILERS) On Wednesday, the third episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi dropped on Disney+. Without giving too much away, it marks the first time Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor shared the screen since 2005's Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Series director Deborah Chow tells ABC Audio, "It was pretty special." Christensen reprises his role as Anakin... Read More.

Amy Schumer post flags potential dangers of COVID-19 pill mixing with other meds

Wednesday, May 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Comedian Amy Schumer revealed Monday that she is taking the COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid as part of her overall care package as she recovers from the infection. Paxlovid is a Food and Drug Administration-authorized treatment given as a series of pills over five... Read More.

Wolf admin warns of dangers of not protecting against COVID-19

Tuesday, July 14 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA – Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine warned the commonwealth is on the verge of repeating the pattern that led to widespread community shut-downs in the spring to mitigate COVID-19, urging residents to stop the cycle by wearing a mask and... Read More.

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