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SAFETY: A Bright Idea 7,000 Americans were treated in emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries. If you’re celebrating the Fourth of July or any A · · · · other exciting occasion with fireworks, be sure to take precautionary measures. For optimal fireworks safety: Always aim fireworks away from your body and far away from others. Keep a bucket of water nearby. Never throw fireworks in the trash unless they have been soaked in water first. Only use fireworks outside. To learn more about Emergency Department wait times at Jordan Valley Medical Center, visit For a complete list of legal fireworks in Utah, visit WA ccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2008, approximately Prepared for Stroke T Bye, Bye, Bee Stings Follow us: for a bee to sting. To reduce your risk of being stung, follow these simple outdoor precautions: W · · · · · Visit Avoid wearing bright colors or floral-print clothing. Avoid wearing sweet-smelling perfume or cologne. Never drink from an open soda can. Keep food covered. Wear lightweight pants and a long-sleeved shirt when working in a garden or flowery area. If you encounter a bee, slowly move away. If you are stung and are allergic to bees or have a strange reaction, seek medical attention immediately. for wait times in the Jordan Valley Medical Center Emergency Department. WA he American Heart Association (AHA) recently honored Jordan Valley Medical Center with the Silver Achievement Award for stroke care. The AHA Get With The Guidelines® (GWTG) - Stroke recognition program measures a hospital’s performance in caring for stroke patients. Jordan Valley staff monitored outcomes and submitted information about the treatment of stroke patients for three years. The hospital received the award after demonstrating 12 consecutive months of performance that complied with seven key measurement categories at least 85 percent of the time. The categories include the percentage of patients who receive appropriate medication or treatment for stroke as well as smoking cessation counseling and treatment during their stay at the hospital. To learn more about the signs of stroke, visit and search “Stroke.” WA orking in your garden or enjoying a picnic this summer can be fun and therapeutic, but it’s also the perfect time 5 jor d an v alle y mc . c om UtahER . c om. utah. go v . UtahER . c om