Be Concussion Smart

Protect your sports superstars this fall. A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. Those who suffer concussions often report trouble focusing, short-term memory loss, difficulty performing daily tasks, and feeling “slower...

National Health Center Week

This month we celebrated National Health Center Week to raise awareness of the important role health centers play in  our communities. But, why just celebrate one week? Let’s spread awareness year-round about the positive impact health centers have. Health...

Get Back-to-School Ready with DFD

Summer is finally coming to an end, and it’s time to start gearing up for another school year. We’ve got a list of tips to help make your students ready for a fun and safe school year. Backpack Safety: Backpacks that are too heavy can cause back and...

Sunscreen Safety

In just fifteen minutes the sun’s ultraviolet rays can damage your skin causing lasting effects that include premature aging of your skin, suppression of your immune system, and even skin cancer. You can protect your skin from the sun by wearing long-sleeved...

Fun in the Sun

DFD’s Tips for a Safe Summer Summer is in full swing–you’ve fired up the barbeque, the kids are splashing in the sprinkler, and the sun is shining. DFD wants to make sure your summer is as safe as it is fun. Follow these helpful tips for summertime...
8 Tips to Beat Ticks

8 Tips to Beat Ticks

  Summer is here and it’s time to enjoy the great outdoors. Unfortunately, the great outdoors also has ticks, those pesky, blood-sucking arthropods that love to feed on us and which can carry the tick-borne infectious disease, Lyme. Symptoms of Lyme disease...