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May
Crazy Laws On The Books In Ohio
1. Youngstown (Mahoning County) ain't got time for indecency. A city ordinance forbids “indecent or blasphemous play, farce, operetta, public exhibition, show, or entertainment. ”2. In the Village of Glendale (Hamilton County), it’s unlawful to allow your...
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May
10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Urban Roads
Beausay & Nichols' Safety SeriesPart Three: 10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Urban RoadsLast week, we brought you a list of 10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Suburban Roads. The week before, we kicked off this series with a list of 10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous R...
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May
10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Suburban Roads
Beausay & Nichols' Safety SeriesPart Two: 10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Suburban RoadsLast week, we brought you 10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Rural Roads. This week, we follow with SUBURBAN roadways. What follows are 10 of Ohio’s most dangerous suburban...
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May
10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Rural Roads
Beausay & Nichols' Safety SeriesPart One: 10 of Ohio’s Most Dangerous Rural RoadsFrom 2015 through 2019, there have been 1,506,386 crashes in Ohio. 13% resulted in injuries. We at Beausay & Nichols want to provide you with information to keep you and your fa...
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Apr
What causes an increase in pedestrian fatalities?
The United States is seeing a higher rate of pedestrian deaths than it has in four decades. While walking is a good form of exercise and a more environmentally sustainable to get around short distances than taking a vehicle, statistics like this can deter people from engaging in...
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07
Apr
Understanding the legal elements of a medical malpractice claim
The arena of health care is inherently complex, as it weaves together science, empathy and ethics. When things go wrong in this domain, determining responsibility often presents challenges. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional, through a negligent act or omi...
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07
Apr
What grades did Columbus-area hospitals receive for safety?
Twice every year, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade grades more than 2,000 hospitals in the United States. According to their official website, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assigns their grades based on nationally recognized safety measures. The result is a grade that indicates t...
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07
Apr
Is there such thing as minor surgery?
There’s an old saying: “Minor surgery is surgery that someone else is having. ” Minor surgeries are surgeries that do not require lots of recovery time or generally carry less risk than more complex procedures. However, even routine surgeries and simple procedures come with the ri...
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07
Apr
Anesthesia: What you can do to prevent problems
If the idea of going under anesthesia and receiving a complex surgical operation sounds scary to you, know that your fears are perfectly understandable. While these types of medical treatments become safer with each passing year, that does not mean they are entirely without risk...
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07
Apr
How communities are re-thinking road safety
Accidents involving motor vehicles continue to cause injuries and fatalities throughout the United States and worldwide. However, many cities, including Columbus, Ohio, are addressing this problem by adopting Vision Zero action plans. Vision Zero is gaining national momentum as a...
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