TIPS TO SCARE UP A SAFER HALLOWEEN

Patient First offers free candy X-rays Oct. 27^th – Nov. 1^st

Halloween is a time of fun and harmless frights, but parents shouldn’t have to worry about their children’s safety while trick-or-treating. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, Patient First is offering some important reminders, and a special service this Halloween season.

Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating:

1. Know the route that your children will take if you do not go with them.
2. Younger children should go with adults. There should be at least one adult for every four children.
3. If possible, give your children a cell phone and check in with them during the evening.
4. Set a time for everyone to be home.
5. Make sure no one eats any treats until they have been inspected by an adult.
6. Wear bright clothing or reflective gear.

To keep your kids safe after dark, Patient First is offering free safety blinkers at each of our medical centers during the month of October (one per person, while supplies last).  These blinking lights can be attached to Halloween costumes to improve visibility.  Blinkers are available at the front desk of any Patient First location—no registration or medical care is required.

As an added precaution, Patient First will offer free digital X-ray imaging of Halloween candy.  This fun service allows trick-or-treaters, to see what is inside their treats, like peanuts or other surprises.  It also makes visiting the doctor’s office a positive experience, which can help reduce anxiety for future visits when they are sick or hurt.

X-ray imaging can also provide parents additional peace of mind about the treats their children receive by possibly detecting objects like metal, or other solid substances.* Parents still need to provide supervision since some foreign materials may not appear in X-rays.

Bring your bag of candy into any Patient First Neighborhood Medical Center from October 27^th through November 1^st between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a free X-ray screening.

All Patient First Medical Centers are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day of the year, including holidays.  Patient First provides non-appointment urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses, primary care for patients who do not have a regular physician, as well as telehealth services.  Each Patient First center has on-site digital x-ray, on-site laboratory, and on-site prescription drugs. Patient First currently operates medical centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia. 

Contact:  George Yanoshik

                (484) 322-6809 (Office)

                (610) 389-0983 (Mobile)

                 George.Yanoshik@patientfirst.com

*Many materials like metal, plastics, and glass may show up on X-rays, however, we cannot guarantee that they will, and other materials will not. Patient First is not liable for any failure to detect adulterated candy or foreign objects of any kind. Please use caution, and have a safe and happy Halloween.