Emergencies can happen quickly, without warning, in any season, and at any time of day. In the event of a community-wide emergency, such as a major...
Ounce of Prevention
Blog posts from Sunnybrook’s Centre for Injury Prevention.
First-hand account of a house fire
Post by our guest blogger, and former intern, Daman Dhillon on her first-hand house fire experience.
Why are Canadians drowning?
The Lifesaving Society has released its 2013 edition of the Canadian Drowning Report, covering data from 2006-2010. The full report, answering the...
Some Days…
You never know what a day, a month, a year is going to bring. Some days we just need a little extra, whatever that is. So go ahead and take what...
Where the Sidewalk Ends
A week into summer now and we are experiencing warmer weather and starting to see more pedestrians and cyclists on the roads every day. With Canada...
Spring has Sprung – Ice is Melting!
This blog was researched and developed by third year Ryerson Nursing student Enna Kadoch. Reading the story of dramatic rescue of ice fishermen on...
Headlines that Kill…
The headline yesterday bore a frightening revelation: “Headphones kill: Pedestrian deaths, injuries tripled in seven years“. Killer...
Roasting chestnuts over an open fire? Exercise caution
Guest author: This entry was written by Charles Opuch, a fourth year York University nursing student placed with the RBC First Office for Injury...
That “A” word
Guest Author: This entry was written by Cassandra Mitchell, a third year Ryerson Nursing student placed with the RBC First Office for Injury...
Lessons from the Eastland
The S.S. Eastland docked Edward Tenner recently spoke about “Unintended Consequences” and in his presentation he highlighted an...