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Be extra careful on Richland County roadways this year…there are little ghosts & goblins lurking all around. Park your phone while behind the wheel and refrain from other distractions. Talk with your “ghosts & goblins” about safety Make sure you are familiar with the neighborhood your children are “trick or treating” in. Make it a group activity. Go through treats before allowing them to indulge…i.e. intact packaging, homemade treats you don’t know the origin of or items that are inappropriate...
Make a RADD call: “Report a Drunk Driver.” Law Enforcement & Richland County Task Force are reaching out to the community to help prevent DUI Crashes and injuries & deaths related to them. Law Enforcement and the task force are asking you to report drivers you feel may be impaired. If you notice a vehicle crossing over lane-lines, excessive slowing and speeding, driving without lights, erratic driving, road rage or any other movements that may put you or others in danger on our roadways….make th...
During 2013 the Richland County Injury Prevention Team will recognize a local business each month that promotes responsible, safe and positive practices with their employees. The team believes that safety polices implemented in the workplace not only creates a safe work environment but also helps keep our community safe. Employees not only use these practices at work but take them home, which make them great role models in our community. Lower Yellowstone Electric values their employees and memb...
This year at the Richland County Health Fair the Injury Prevention Team will be distributing information regarding personal safety in our community. The team will have handouts that will guild the community in how to make small changes in your lifestyle to keep you safer. They will also have handouts for customized safety tips for older adults. The Injury Prevention Team will also be teaming up with law enforcement to help bring awareness of the dangers of “Distracted Driving”. Last year the...
During 2013 the Richland County Injury Prevention Team will recognize a local business each month that promotes responsible, safe and positive practices with their employees. The team believes that safety polices implemented in the workplace not only create a safe work environment but also help keep our community safe. Employees not only use these practices at work but take them home, which make them great role models in our community. Montana-Dakota Utilities implemented a distracted driving...
Friends and neighbors, the 5th Annual Community Wide Conference will be held March 18th 5:00 to 7:30 pm & 19th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm as a “Richland County Open House” platform. Dan Clark and Karen Ray will be this year’s guest speakers and were chosen to work with all of us in Richland County to help celebrate our accomplishments and help guide the community in the direction they want to go to ensure quality of life. Dan Clark, M.E.D., serving in Montana since 1997, is the Director of Monta...
You don’t necessarily need physical strength, agility, speed or expensive security devices. You just need to be aware, not afraid. HEAR ARE SOME PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS FOR OLDER ADULTS Criminals look for the easy target. Don’t allow yourself to become a target…make it clear you are not their next victim. TRUST YOUR GUT FEELINGS…if something doesn’t seem right it probably isn’t…don’t take chances! Remember your life is worth more than your purse, vehicle or any item you are carring or possess. Mak...
It happens way too often…unintentional injury or death! I am not speaking of accidents; which in the Webster Dictionary are defined as an unexpected happening causing loss or injury which is not due to any fault or misconduct on the part of the person injured. Drivers need to start making the choice to buckle up. 43% of all unintentional deaths in Montana are due to motor vehicle crashes. 72% of fatal crashes in rural areas involved only one vehicle. 81% of those killed in a pick-up crash w...
New research from NACCRRA study shows that 40% of all grandparents are providing childcare for their grandchildren and the Pew Research Center shows that 1 in 10 grandparents are raising their grandchildren. As you remember with your own children… Your grandchildren are curious by nature and can think up lots of ways to find “trouble”…it’s up to you to stay ahead of them when they are in your care. With childless years gone by, you now find yourself with little ones once again in your home. Wit...
A Farm Safety Workshop will be offered on Sept. 29 at 9 a.m. at the Community Service Building – Room 202. Richland County Health Department’s Injury Prevention Coalition obtained a grant from Farm Safety 4 Kids to help educate leaders in the agricultural area of our community. The grant will also allow the Richland County Injury Prevention Coalition to supply printed literature for both adults and children on Farm Safety. Unintentional Injuries are the third leading cause of death in Richland C...
You should wear a helmet each and every time! Tricycle, Bicycle, Motorcycle, ATV, Skating, Boarding, Rock Climbing, Water Sports and all other Extreme Sports…strap it on to stay safe so you can go out and do it all over again. Carlos Trevino, MD, and Tami Larson, LPN, communicate to their patients the importance of “Helmet Safety” by having a Bicycle Helmet Safety board displayed in their office. Larson changes the board four times a year to educate patients on safety and health issues. Dr. T...
According to 2010 Montana Injury Burden Report: "Nearly half of fall related deaths occur in the home. In 2006 Montana had the fourth highest fall fatality rate for all ages in the United States." It only takes minutes to identify, control and eliminate the hazards around your home that cause to slips and falls. • Clear clutter off the floor. (pick up newspapers, books, shoes, toys, magazines, clothes etc.) • Secure or use non-skid rugs or avoid area throw rugs all together • Take extra care wit...
