Archive for March 2017
Future of medical marijuana and workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania: Q&A with Attorney Drew Gannon
In April 2016, Gov. Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 3 into law, known as the Medical Marijuana Act (hereinafter “MMA”), which will begin the process of implementing Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. With the implementation of the program, which is expected to take 18 to 24 months, comes the opportunity for patients who are under a…
Read MorePoison Prevention: Identifying the Poisonous Substances in Your Home
Remember Mr. Yuk™? Mr. Yuk™ was created by the Pittsburgh Poison Center to promote poison prevention. Parents and teachers have used the bright green and black guy to mark hazardous and poisonous items. The stickers are still available for free through the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The threat of poisoning within your home is very…
Read MoreWhat are the deadliest drinking holidays on the road?
From green beer to Irish coffee, alcoholic beverages take the spotlight on St. Patrick’s Day from morning to night. With so much drinking, we urge pedestrians and drivers to be alert and aware of their surroundings. Alcohol-related crashes resulting in death decreased in Pennsylvania in 2019 from 2018, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation…
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