October Events Planned at the University of Scranton Oct. 1 9 a.m. Scranton’s Ready to Run Northeast Pennsylvania Program: “Wanted: More Women Like You in Politics.” Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6326 or email sharon.olechna@scranton.edu. Oct. 5 6 p.m. Asian Studies Public Lecture and Meet the Award-winning Author “Life on the Move: Transnational Migration and Cross-Cultural Imagination in Taiwan Literature and Film,” Part 1. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-6312 or email ann.pang-white@scranton.edu. Oct. 6 6 p.m. Asian Studies Film Screening and Meet the Award-winning Director of “The Good Daughter.” “Life on the Move: Transnational Migration and Cross-Cultural Imagination in Taiwan Literature and Film,” Part 2. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free, Call 570-941-6312 or email ann.pang-white@scranton.edu. Oct. 7 through Nov. 18 Art Exhibit: “Mayan Narratives: San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala” photographs by Byron Maldonado. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 7 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “Mayan Narratives: San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala” presented by Byron Maldonado. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 12 1 p.m. The Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Virtual Speaker Series: “Career Opportunities in the Changing Workplace” with panel moderator Kathleen West-Evans, MPA, CRC. Presented by the J. A. Panuska College of Professional Studies and the Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Endowment. Free. Visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference. Call 570-941-7401. Oct. 12 7:30 p.m. Ignatian Values in Action Lecture: “On Juneteenth” presented by Annette Gordon-Reed, Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times best-selling author. Byron Recreation Complex. Free. Call 570-941-4419 or email community@scranton.edu. Oct. 13 Noon.Schemel Forum and Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Collaborative Program: “Threats to Equity: The Influence of Social Determinants on Human Behaviors that Promote Well-being” presented Julie Byerley, MD, president and dean of Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Rose Room, Brennan Hall or remote. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-7816 or email kym.fetsko@scranton.edu. Oct. 15 2 p.m. Art Gallery: “Walking Tour: Scranton Lace Company/Lace Village Site.” Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 15 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital” featuring Andrew Gonzalez, viola and violincello da spalla. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 19 1 p.m. The Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Virtual Speaker Series: “Embedding Deia: A Cultural-Shift for Business, Communities, and You!” Speakers Hattie McCarter, MS, CRC; CEO of M.E.N.D. Consulting Solutions and certified DEI professional and Stephanie Perry, MSW, LSW DEI consultant. Presented by the J. A. Panuska College of Professional Studies and the Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Endowment. Free. Visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference. Call 570-941-7401. Oct. 21-23 and 28-30 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Almost, Maine” presented by The University Players. Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu. Oct. 23 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu. Oct. 23 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital” featuring Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, piano. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 26 1 p.m. The Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Virtual Speaker Series: “A Framework for Community Engagement: A Pathway to Employment” with speakers Cayte Anderson, Ph.D., and Emily Brinck, Ph.D., both are researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, VRTAC-QE. Presented by the J. A. Panuska College of Professional Studies and the Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Endowment. Free. Visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference. Call 570-941-7401. Oct. 29 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Jazz Band and guest drummer Carmen Intorre Jr. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
Geisinger’s Northeast Hospitals Certified as Comprehensive Heart Attack Centers Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (GWV) and Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) recently became the second and third hospitals in the country to earn The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification, joining Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) in Danville in establishing a national precedent for coordination among care teams who treat patients on the heart attack spectrum. A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked, depriving the heart of oxygen. Much of the damage to heart muscle takes place in a short period of time after a heart attack, so timely care is critical for preserving heart function. “No one expects to have a heart attack, but when it happens, we offer extraordinary care close to home for our patients and members,” said Yassir Nawaz, M.D., director of interventional cardiology and co-medical director of the Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification program for Geisinger’s northeast region. “With three certified medical centers, we’re taking a full-team approach to diagnosing and treating chest pain patients in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.” At GWV, GCMC and GMC, chest pain patients can expect the highest level of care delivered as quickly as possible. Already recognized as Joint Commission/AHA Mission Lifeline® Heart Attack Receiving Centers for their ability to treat the most severe type of heart attack by restoring blood flow to the heart, GWV and GCMC have shown their commitment to making better health easier for patients and members in northeastern Pennsylvania through achieving certification. They stand ready to care for all chest pain patients, including those who: To accomplish this, hospital leaders, interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, advanced practitioners, nurses, emergency medicine physicians, heart failure specialists, life support specialists, emergency medical services (EMS) providers, pharmacists and care managers must collaborate closely to accommodate a patient’s unique care needs. After a heart attack, cardiac rehab therapists are an integral part of the team as well. Go to the emergency room with chest painHave heart attacks and need blood flow restored quicklyGo into cardiac arrest outside of a hospitalNeed open-heart surgeryNeed advanced therapies for heart failure or life support “Whether a patient comes in with mild chest pain or having a serious cardiac event, it’s all hands on deck,” said Cinde Bower-Stout, R.N., M.H.A., cardiovascular quality manager and director of the Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification program at Geisinger. “Day-to-day frontline care after a heart attack is just as important. Lab assessment, pain management and preparation for discharge and self-care through education and therapy are all key factors in patients achieving and maintaining good quality of life.” Rigorous onsite review at both medical centers included evaluation of records for patients who were currently admitted or had been cared for since the beginning of the year and assessment of quality measures including leadership engagement, collaboration with EMS, medical decision making, systemwide approach to quality improvement, performance improvement projects and engagement with pharmacy at the bedside. “Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification recognizes health care organizations committed to fostering continuous quality improvement in patient safety and quality of care,” said Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., chief operating officer, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and chief nursing executive, The Joint Commission. “We commend Geisinger for having the first three hospitals to reduce variation in clinical processes and strengthen program structure and management framework for cardiac patients.”
PENNDOT Data Shows Pennsylvania Roundabouts Reducing Fatalities, Injuries, and Crashes The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that according to department data, fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall after intersections at 33 locations were replaced with 36 roundabouts. “We continue to see that Pennsylvania’s roundabouts save lives and reduce crash severity,” said PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian. “While they aren’t the right option in every intersection, we’re pleased that they help to make our roadways safer.” PennDOT recently reviewed data for 36 roundabouts on state routes at intersections that were previously stop or signal controlled. These roundabouts were selected based on having at least three years of crash data available before and after the roundabouts were built. This accounts for a total of 387 before years and 220 after years of data. Department data from 2002 through 2021 – based on police-submitted crash reports and weighted based on the number of before and after years, but not for increases in traffic volume – shows the following: Suspected serious injuries were reduced by 76%;Suspected minor injuries were reduced by 22%;Possible/unknown severity injuries were reduced by 70%; andTotal number of crashes decreased by 9%. Unfortunately, there was one fatality in one of the roundabouts; however, there were a combined three fatalities prior to the installation of roundabouts at the 33 locations. In addition to the 36 roundabouts meeting the selection criteria, 38 other roundabouts have been built on state routes with 16 more under construction and 15 in final design. The roundabouts included in the review are at the following intersections: Allegheny County:Route 3070 (Ewing Road) and Business Route 376 Ramp, opened in 2011. Beaver County:Route 68 (Adams Street), Route 1034 (Brighton Avenue) and Route 6018 (Brighton Ave./Rhode Island Ave.), opened in 2011. Berks County:Route 222 and Route 662, opened in 2018. Bucks County:Route 2043 (Trevose Road) and Somerton Road, opened in 2012; andRoute 213 (Bridgetown Pike/Maple Avenue) and Route 2010 (Bridgetown Pike), opened in 2016. Butler County:Route 3024 (Glen Eden Road), Powell Road and Freshcorn Road, opened in 2015; andRoute 228 and SR 2005 (Saxonburg Blvd.), opened in 2018. Chester County:Route 82 (Doe Run Road) and Unionville Road, opened in 2005;Route 52 (Lenape Road), S. Wawaset Road and Lenape Unionville Road, opened in 2014; andRoute 3062 (Strasburg Road), Romansville Road and Shadyside Road, Opened in 2017. Crawford County:Route 6/19 (Main Street) and Route 198 (South Street), opened in 2017; andRoute 6/19 (Main Street) and Route 198 (Brookhouse Street), opened in 2017. Cumberland County:Route 34 (Spring Road), Route 1007 (Sunnyside Drive) and Mountain Road, opened in 2014; andRoute 2004 (W. Lisburn Road) and Grantham Road, opened in 2018. Dauphin County: Route 39 (Linglestown Road) and Route 3019 (Mountain Road), opened in 2011; Route 322 (Governor Road) and Homestead Lane, opened in 2016; and Route 322 (Governor Road) and Meadow Lane, opened in 2016. Delaware County:Route 1023 (N. Newtown Street) and Route 1046 (St. Davids Road), opened in 2008; andRoute 320 (Chester Road), Rutgers Avenue and Fieldhouse Lane, opened in 2014. Erie County:Route 19 (High Street) and Route 97, opened in 2014; andRoute 5 and Route 4016 (Millfair Road), opened in 2018. Luzerne County:I-81 Exit 178, Airport Road interchange (three roundabouts), opened in 2015;Route 2008 (Middle Road) and Espy Street, opened in 2017;Route 415, Church Street, Lake Street and Main Street, opened in 2018; andRoute 2008 (Middle Road) and Kosciuszko Street, opened in 2018. Mercer CountyRoute 718 (Dock Street) and Connelly Boulevard, opened in 2018. Monroe CountyI-80 Exit 310 and Route 2028 (Broad Street), opened in 2018. Montgomery County:Route 29 (Gravel Pike) and Route 73 (Big Road), opened in 2009. Philadelphia County:Route 4013 (Park Drive) and Route 4015 (Walnut Lane), opened in 2018. Washington County:Route 519 (two connected roundabouts) – Route 519 and Brownlee Road, and Route 519 and Thompson Eighty Four Road, opened in 2015; andI-70 Exit 32 and Route 2040 (Wilson Road), opened in 2018. York County:Route 116 (Main Street) and Hanover St. and Roths Church Road, opened in 2007; andRoute 74 (Delta Road) and Bryansville Road, opened in 2008. Roundabouts are frequently installed to address intersections with safety issues but may also be installed to improve traffic flow as well as other reasons such as traffic calming, and to facilitate pedestrian mobility. Although roundabouts are safer and typically more efficient than traditional signalized intersections, they may not always be the best option due to topography or other reasons, such as property impacts, capacity issues and proximity to other intersections. Roundabouts are recognized by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Innovation Council (STIC) as an innovation that has become standard practice within the transportation community. The Pennsylvania STIC facilitates the rapid implementation of proven, well-researched and documented state, regional, national and international technologies, tactics, techniques and other innovations that are new to Pennsylvania. The STIC also supports the implementation of the Federal Highway Administration’s Every Day Counts (EDC) innovations.
Wendy Davis Joins HNB Thomas E. Sheridan Jr., President, and CEO of The Honesdale National Bank, has announced Wendy Davis has joined HNB as Branch Supervisor of the HNB Lake Wallenpaupack Office. In making the announcement Sheridan stated, “Wendy has a superior understanding of the industry and has great influence in the local community.” He continued, “Her skills and expertise will play a huge part of her role to support our customers.” As Branch Manager, Davis will be responsible for running and growing the Lake Wallenpaupack Branch as effectively and efficiently as possible. She is a graduate of Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, NY with a degree in Liberal Arts/Elementary Ed. Her previous banking experience was with the most recent Wells Fargo, First National Bank of Pennsylvania (FNB), Wayne Bank, HSBC, Provident Bank, and with her very first job in the industry was with LA Bank. In commenting on her new role at the bank, Davis noted, “I am so excited to be here at HNB! After working for other institutions, there is nothing more rewarding than working for a hometown community bank! I feel right at home with HNB!” Outside of the bank, she is an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoys volunteering in the community.
Lackawanna College’s Ghost Kitchen Program Helps Grow Start-Up Businesses For this baking session, Marissa Fallon didn’t just use the usual amount of ingredients for her signature cookies.She needed much more. Standing at the commercial-grade mixer in the kitchen at 409 on Adams, Lackawanna College’s student-run restaurant, Fallon watched as the butter and other ingredients blended together into what would be used to make 15 dozen cookies.“I’m able to make a large number of cookies in one visit because of Lackawanna College,” Fallon said, smiling. “I used to make one tray of cookies at a time at home. Now instead of taking two days to make 15 dozen cookies, I can make that amount in two hours.” Fallon, owner of Cookies by Marissa, is the first person to participate in Lackawanna College’s Ghost Kitchen program, which helps food entrepreneurs access commercial kitchen facilities at 409 on Adams when not in use for instructional purposes. The program started a few months ago as a way to give entrepreneurs access to certified commercial kitchens.“Not only do we offer degree, certificate and training programs, but we also offer other unique learning opportunities,” said Lackawanna College President Dr. Jill Murray. “People starting off as food entrepreneurs may not have the experience in a commercial kitchen or access to one. Our Ghost Kitchen program gives them a chance to learn what it’s like to work in a commercial kitchen without having to rent a storefront and buy the equipment, which can be cost prohibitive when just starting out.”The Ghost Kitchen program is a joint venture between the Culinary Program and the Venture Lab. The two entities identify qualified startups and provide them with temporary, short-term access to commercial kitchen facilities to test market opportunities. “This program gives food entrepreneurs certified space where they can make their dishes,” said Michael Jensen, Lackawanna College’s Venture Lab director. “The idea came from the pandemic. In places like New York City, they would have five or six people using a shared kitchen facility. There was no dining, just delivery. The restaurant only exists digitally. With less overhead, entrepreneurs in ghost kitchens are able to make their food and sell it online at a higher profit margin. We thought it was a great idea and wanted to offer that to local entrepreneurs.”Participants are able to use preparation areas, sinks, mixers, ovens, stove tops, bowls, cooking trays, pots and pans, measuring cups, and a variety of cooking utensils. The program also may allow limited dry and cold storage space.After a business is approved, Culinary staff give participants an orientation of the facilities by reviewing the equipment and space available. A participant has access to the site when a Culinary staff member or designated representative can be on-hand to unlock access to kitchen areas, monitor activity and verify exit procedures are followed. Participants also must complete food safety and equipment use and safety training, be a registered Pennsylvania company, pass a City of Scranton health inspection, maintain an accurate record of facility utilization for billing purposes and clean up the kitchen area after each use. “After talking to Marissa, we knew she would be a perfect fit for our Ghost Kitchen program,” said Susan Markovich, coordinator and dining room manager for 409 at Adams. “Instead of Marissa having to buy or rent a storefront and invest in the commercial-grade kitchen equipment, which can be expensive, she can continue her new business by participating in our program. We’re pleased we can partner with local businesses that are just starting off so they can be successful in the local communities. At Lackawanna, we value those partnerships, which makes the local communities we serve even better.”Fallon said Lackawanna’s program has made her better able to meet the needs of her customers so she can continue to provide a quality product. “Before I felt like I was more of a small-town business, making cookies for friends and family,” Fallon said. “Now people see where I work and know I’m a legitimate business.”
The Board of Ambassadors Announce 2022 Tribute to Courage Honoree for Spirit of Hope Celebration The Board of Ambassadors will honor Bob Durkin as the 2022 Tribute to Courage Honoree at their upcoming Spirit of Hope Celebration set for Friday, November 11, 2022, at Mohegan Sun Pocono. Bob is President and CEO of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, overseeing planning, finances, staffing and programing of the Chamber and its affiliates – Scranton Lackawanna Industrial Building Company, Lackawanna Industrial Fund Enterprises, MetroAction, Inc., Leadership Lackawanna, Skills in Scranton, and The Scranton Plan. He previously served as President of the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute; founding Director of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority; Vice-President of the Chamber; and has worked in various capacities in the non-profit and regional government arenas. Bob is a 1981 graduate of Penn State University and undertook advanced studies at the PSU Institute for Public Administration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute of Organizational Management at the University of Delaware. He and his family are active in several special needs related programs, including Challenger Baseball and Special Olympics. Bob resides in his native Olyphant with his wife Sherry. They are the parents of a daughter (Jessica) and son (Kevin).
The Wright Center Addresses Workplace Wellness Meaghan Ruddy, Ph.D., senior vice president of Academic Affairs, Enterprise Assessment and Advancement, and chief research and development officer, recently participated in the panel discussion, “Fostering Workplace Wellness through the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond,” for members of the health care community. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) webinar featured a panel discussion with health center staff from throughout the country describing specific strategies they use to foster workplace wellness. Topics addressed by panelists during the 90-minutes of presentations included burnout, compassion fatigue, secondary traumatic stress and moral injury. Employees in a 2018 Gallup poll identified five organizational factors of burnout: unfair treatment at work, unmanageable workload, lack of role clarity, lack of communication and support from their manager, and unreasonable time pressure. Ruddy participated in the panel discussion, “Fostering Workplace Wellness – Strategies and Recommendations from Health Center Management,” by panelists from San Diego, California; and College Station, Texas. Each panelist addressed a question posed to them by the panel facilitator. Ruddy was asked to discuss how two newly created positions within The Wright Center enterprise have helped to address employee wellness and burnout. Those new positions are a wellness and resilience specialist and a director of health humanities. “Resilience can be a challenging topic when we’re talking about burnout because numbness and exhaustion basically are signs of chronic neurological overwhelm. A lot of ideas that are very well-intended can bounce off and seem kind of challenging or unintentionally even weaponized as we look at people who seem to have a failure of resilience as having some sort of character flaw,” Ruddy said. “Staff help is vital to operational excellence, but these expectations have to be metered by the reality of what it means to be a human in these environments. Our wellness and resiliency specialist, as well as our director of health humanities, work together to create and implement reflection and programming to address clinical learning environment challenges.” The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education are working towards becoming certified as a Sanctuary Model organization, an evidence-supported template for promoting safety and recovery from chronic stress and adversity by teaching trauma-informed approaches to organizational development. The Sanctuary Model recognizes that just as people are susceptible to adversity, organizations themselves are equally as vulnerable. At its core, the Sanctuary Model is based on an understanding of trauma and how it affects individuals as well as whole organizations and systems. According to Ruddy, the pandemic has exacerbated trauma in the health care workforce. The ripples of this trauma continue to impact the ability of “amazing and compassionate” individuals to show up as their best selves. The Wright Center is investing in the model for the betterment of the workforce and the people and communities the enterprise serves.
Marywood University Announces Fall Events Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance department has announced its fall semester concerts and performances. SeptemberFriday, 9/30Dancing at Lughnasa7:30 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsTheatrical ProductionOctoberSaturday, 10/1Dancing at Lughnasa2 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsTheatrical ProductionSaturday, 10/1Dancing at Lughnasa7:30 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsTheatrical ProductionSunday, 10/2Dancing at Lughnasa2 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsTheatrical ProductionSunday, 10/2Dancing at Lughnasa7:30 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsTheatrical ProductionSaturday, 10/15String Celebration7 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertSunday, 10/23Northeastern Youth Wind and String Ensemble4 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts ConcertNovemberSaturday, 11/5Nomadic Chromatics7 p.m.Room 104, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertSunday, 11/6Tutti Ensemble2 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertSunday, 11/6Wind Band4 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertThursday, 11/10Opera: The Magic Flute for Students10 a.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsOpera PerformanceSaturday, 11/12Mary West and Elisa Kovacs3 p.m.Marian ChapelSenior RecitalSaturday, 11/12Opera: The Magic Flute7 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsOpera PerformanceSunday, 11/13Opera: The Magic Flute2 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsOpera PerformanceMonday, 11/14General Voice Recital8 p.m.Marian ChapelGeneral RecitalFriday, 11/18Jazz Ambassadors7 p.m.Marian ChapelJazz ConcertSunday, 11/20Concert Choir2 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertTuesday, 11/29Percussion Ensemble5 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertTuesday, 11/29Evening of Strings6:30 p.m.Marian ChapelConcertWednesday, 11/30General Recital8 p.m.Marian ChapelGeneral RecitalDecemberThursday, 12/1 String Ensemble7 p.m.Marian ChapelConcertSaturday, 12/3Junior Wind Band Celebration7 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertSunday, 12/4Chambers Singers2 p.m.Marian ChapelConcertMonday, 12/5String Project6 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcertTuesday, 12/6Guitar Ensemble7 p.m.Marian ChapelConcertSaturday, 12/10Orchestra2 p.m.Munley Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing ArtsConcert
Haggerty Hinton & Cosgrove Child Passenger Safety Week Child Passenger Safety Week is September 18-24, and I couldn’t let the week pass without sharing a few sobering statistics and one small thing you can do that may very well change the future of those you love the most. In 2020, 845 children below the age of 13 died in motor vehicle crashes.212 of those children were unrestrained at the time of the accident, i.e. not “buckled up” in an age-appropriate car or booster seat.Choosing to restrain children in rear seats rather than front seats can reduce the risk of fatal injury by about 75% for children up to 3 years old, and by 50% for children between 4 and 8 years old. This Child Passenger Safety Week, make sure your child is in the right car seat for their age and weight. But even more, please wear your seat belt every time you get behind the wheel. If you want your child to be a teen driver who wears their seat belt by habit, you must model it when they’re young. I believe it’s one of those things that’s truly “caught rather than taught.” Take care, buckle up everyone in your family, and, as always, reach out if I can help you in any way.
