VIDEO: Becoming a doctor is no easy feat. Now imagine doing it as a second career after an accident that nearly killed you. One such South Florida physician is making Miami Proud with his passion and persistence. "Emergency medicine is the heartbeat of the hospital and the community," said Dr. Christopher Nunez.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WFOR-TV CBS 4 Miami

A study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine found that among volunteer firefighters in the United States, there are gaps in skin cancer prevention efforts. Among firefighters, rates of melanoma incidence and mortality are higher than that of the general population. This can be attributed to excess occupational exposure to ultraviolet rays and cancer-causing agents found in flame retardants.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Dermatology Times

In the digital age, where smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives, the practice of charging our devices overnight has become a norm. It offers the convenience of starting the day with a full battery, ready to tackle the challenges ahead. However, a recent warning from Apple sheds light on the potential dangers associated with charging your iPhone overnight.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Microsoft Start

Picture this. There's a fire coming up the canyon toward your home. Yakima County Emergency Management issues an evacuation order and you have to collect clothes, important documents and keepsakes and leave your home. In one of the many rural parts of Yakima County, that evacuation may not just include people and their valuables, but a few, a dozen or even hundreds of animals.
- PUB DATE: 8/17/2023 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Government Technology

During Monday night’s Chehalis City Council meeting, four firefighters who began working for the Chehalis Fire Department during the COVID-19 pandemic were officially sworn in. The four firefighters were Daniel Ford, Pat Glover, Shane Schow and Adam Miller. Following their swearing-in ceremony, retired Chehalis Fire Captain Steve Emrich was honored by the city.
- PUB DATE: 8/16/2023 11:04:27 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle