The Medical Minute: Staying safe while camping and hiking
7/18/18
A little preparation and an understanding of safety can go a long way to avoid potential pitfalls that come with enjoying camping and hiking.
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Penn State's Bodenschatz to help Interpol with security at 2022 FIFA World Cup
6/21/18
Mark Bodenschatz, associate director of the Penn State Facilities Engineering Institute, has been invited to assist Interpol — the world’s largest police organization — to help secure the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The quadrennial international men’s soccer championship is scheduled to be held Nov. 21 to Dec. 18, 2022, in Qatar and will be the first World Cup hosted in the Middle East.
The Medical Minute: Reminders for a healthy summer
6/7/18
Life can be pretty good during the summer — especially for those who heed health advice about sun safety, staying hydrated and getting needed vaccinations before traveling abroad.
Information for the Penn State community on campus safety resources
2/22/18
Penn State is committed to providing the safest possible campus environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors. Given recurring acts of violence around the country, including the recent tragic events at a Florida high school, the University is sharing information about safety programming and resources available at Penn State. Sadly, we are reminded regularly that it is not possible to entirely prevent violence in any community, however, we can reduce the chance of violent events by remaining vigilant and caring for ourselves and those around us.
Penn State University Park police to carry naloxone beginning Feb. 23
2/20/18
Penn State police officers at University Park will begin Feb. 23 to carry the drug naloxone, which can save a person’s life during an overdose. University Police and Public Safety Officers will be trained to recognize the signs and symptoms of heroin and opiate overdoses and to administer the life-saving drug.
'Tide pod challenge' calls attention to home poisoning risks
2/1/18
In the wake of recent hype in the news and social media about the so-called "Tide pod challenge," an expert in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences is reminding people about the dangers of look-alike products in the household.
The Medical Minute: Toy safety tips for the holidays – and year-round
12/14/17
Pretty much all toys can look inviting to children. But it’s important for adults who are buying toys this holiday season to look beyond the flashing lights and cool noises to make sure they are safe.
Distracted driving simulator on campus Sept. 7
9/7/17
Get behind the wheel of a real-life drunk driving and texting simulator, and experience the impact that alcohol and texting has on your ability to drive safely, when Penn State York hosts UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour on Sept. 7. The simulator will be on campus from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., near the lower entrance to the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center).
The Medical Minute: Falls a common – and preventable – cause of childhood injury
7/20/17
Some falls are just part of childhood. Learning to walk and nursing scraped knees are milestones that few kids escape. But more serious tumbles – from beds, stairs, playground equipment and windows – are often the most easily prevented.
Evacuation exercises to take place in campus buildings throughout 2017
2/24/17
To help Penn State community members prepare for a fire or other potential emergency situation, mandatory evacuation exercises will take place in approximately 85 buildings at University Park and 90 buildings across Penn State’s campuses beginning this year.
With winter precipitation, pedestrians urged to exercise caution
1/21/16
With heavy snow in the forecast, University safety officials are reminding Penn Staters to be careful as they traverse campus sidewalks and streets.
Pollock computer lab closed for electrical repairs
2/27/15
The computer lab in Pollock Building is closed until further notice due to safety concerns.
Lehigh Valley campus to offer S.A.F.E Training for students, faculty and staff
9/2/14
Penn State Lehigh Valley will offer the S.A.F.E. Training Program (Self-Defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange) to female students, faculty and staff from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 18 in Room 135 at the campus in Center Valley. This free program is sponsored by Student Affairs and will be presented by the campus' Safety and Security team. The sign-up sheet for the training is located in the Fitness Center.
The Medical Minute: New car seat guidelines could keep kids safer during crashes
8/6/14
Keeping up with car seat rules and regulations can be dizzying. Laws vary from state to state, and they can differ from recommendations of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). According to Leigh Brown, health educator at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital’s Pediatric Injury Prevention Program and Safe Kids Dauphin County, NHTSA and AAP recommendations are based on the safest possible use of car seats for your children.
The Medical Minute: Preventing lawn mower injuries in children
6/18/14
As many as 7,000 children under the age of 16 are injured in lawn mower accidents in the United States every year. According to Dr. William Hennrikus of Penn State Hershey Bone and Joint Institute, many injuries are not to mower operators, but to children who run out into the yard as an adult is cutting the grass or who are passengers on ride-on mowers.