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Philips Recalls Metal Halide Lamps Due to Fire, Laceration Hazards

Hazard: The internal wiring can arc causing the lamp to catch fire or the glass to shatter. This poses fire and laceration hazards.  Remedy:  Consumers should immediately stop using the lamps and contact Philips for a full refund or a replacement.  Philips will issue a refund as a credit to all distributors with recalled lamps in their inventories and will replace recalled lamps that have been installed at no cost to the consumer.  Consumer Contact:  Philips Lighting Company at (800) 372-3331, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email qualityadvisory2013@philips.com, or online at www.philips.com/recall for more information.  Visit: www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Philips-Recalls-Metal-Halide-Lamps/.

Posted on Jun 07, 2013

Dementia, Falls & Care –Speaker Series (St. Louis)

July 31, 2013:  Join St. Louis University School of Medicine dementia expert, Ahmed Baig, M.D., as he shares insight on the relationship between dementia and fall risk.  Following the discussion will be Q&A panel discussion with Jan McGillick, M.S.W, L.N.H.A., Education Director, Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter, and Timothy Dolan, Founder of Dolan Care Centers.  Location:  Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Main Tower:  Auditoriums 1, 2 & 3, 3015 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63131.  The program is free, but seating is limited.  Registration is required, please visit www.alz.org/stl/in_my_community_58781.asp or call 1-800-272-3900.

Posted on Jun 07, 2013

Alzheimer’s Association-St Louis Chapter Professional Education Classes

Please view the flyer here:  Alzheimer’s Association Professional Education Classes July-Dec 2013

Posted on Jun 07, 2013

Missouri’s New Time Critical Diagnosis (TCD) System

TRAUMA – STROKE – HEART ATTACK

Missouri’s emergency medical response system saves thousands of lives every year, and now improvements will assist health care providers in providing quicker, more coordinated responses when victims of medical emergencies dial 911. 

The new TCD System was developed in partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the Missouri Foundation for Health and other health-related organizations and health care professionals throughout the state.

To learn more about the improvements, please visit health.mo.gov/tcdsystem.  You may share this life-saving information by distributing the printable publications located here to members of your organization.

Posted on Jun 07, 2013