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POWER UP EVENT

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Join us for this FREE Health & Safety Event for the whole family! 8 AM to 2 PM

- Car Seat Checks

- Lunchbox giveaways

- Health Screenings

- Color the Weather Sheets

- Kona Ice 

- The Fire Department

- Titan 9

- And More!

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SUMMER FOOD DRIVE

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Kid's are out for the summer, and that puts extra stress on families. Help out by donating to the Power Up food drive at the following locations:

Drop-off locations

Baton Rouge Clinic - Main entrance & Pediatric entrance
7373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Baton Rouge Clinic Pediatrics at Industriplex 
12351 Industriplex Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

Baton Rouge Clinic Internal Medicine at New Roads 
New Roads, LA 70760

Baton Rouge Clinic Psychiatry at Mid City 
3401 North Blvd, Ste 100, Entrance 4
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

The Baton Rouge Clinic Urgent Care Center 
7479 Perkins Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Baton Rouge Clinic Administrative Offices  

6955 Perkins Road Baton Rouge, LA 70808 

The Baton Rouge Clinic Website:

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Monetary Donations

To make a monetary donation, please visit;

https://brfoodbank.org/?form=powerup

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VEHICULAR HEAT STROKE PREVENTION 

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VEHICLE TEMPERATURE

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The temperature inside your car can rise 20 degrees in less than 10 minutes.  That’s why it’s so important to never leave a child in the car, even for a short period.   

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OVERHEATING IN CHILDREN

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Children’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than adults.  Overheating for children can happen in minutes!  

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LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK

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Place something of your child’s in the front seat with you as a reminder they are in the car.  Look Before You Lock!  

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Sun and water safety

SUN AND WATER SAFETY 

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How can I keep my child safe around pools and the beach?

Both children and adults should never swim alone. For young children, it is smart to provide “touch supervision,” meaning that the child is within arm’s reach when in or near water.  Always supervise children closely, as not all swim areas have lifeguards and safe drain systems. At the beach, be aware of rip currents. If you should get caught in one, swim parallel to the shore until clear of the current, rather than trying to swim against it. Never swim during storms or lightning. Remember that bathing suits in bright colors are best, especially for young children, so that they can be easily spotted in and around water.

Studies show that drowning is responsible for more deaths among 1 to 4-year old’s than any other causes except birth defects. Make sure that both children and adults are safe in the water this summer with these tips!

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Here are some tips to help keep you and your family sun safe this summer:

Wear protective clothing when going outside.

Always wear sunscreen of at least SPF 30 and reapply every 2 hours.

Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight, however if there is no way to avoid sun exposure, a small amount of sunscreen can be applied, but remember that it needs 30 minutes to be effective.

Make sure the sunscreen you use has “broad spectrum” written on the label to ensure protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Wear wide-brimmed hats.

Find a shady place, especially if you and your family are outside between 10am-4pm (the sun produces the most powerful rays during this time). If you go to the beach, bring an umbrella or a set up a tent.

Always remember to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and wide-brimmed hats!

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Pool and Beach Safety:

Even the strongest swimmer should always have a buddy

For young children or inexperienced swimmers, provide “touch supervision,” meaning the child is within arm’s reach when in or near water

Always supervise children closely, and at the beach, be aware of rip currents. If you get caught in one, don’t swim against it, swim parallel to the shore until clear of the current

Never swim during storms or lightning

Bright colored bathing suits are best, especially for young children, so that they can be easily spotted in and around the water.

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Boating Safety:

Children should wear life jackets at all times when on boats, docks, or near water

Make sure that the life jacket is the right size. It should be worn with all straps belted, and not loose

Don’t forget to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen 30 minutes prior to going in the water, so that it has time to work. Your sunscreen should have an SPF of at least 30, and should be reapplied every two hours, or more often if you are swimming or sweating.

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