UPMC Hamot doctors said they have treated around 50 patients for fall injuries, while Saint Vincent has seen more than two ...

Grandma’s simple slip and fall on a patch of ice could land her in the hospital. “We do see higher rates of concussions in people that are older, particularly over the age of 65,” said Dr ...

Medical alert systems can come with or without fall detection, but adding this feature is usually a higher cost. So, is it worth it? For those who want to maintain their independence but also ...

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WNCN) — The winter weather is on its way yet again and some in central North Carolina have mixed ...

Severe winter weather often strains hospital emergency departments, as frigid temperatures and icy conditions heighten the risk of injuries such as hypothermia, slip-and-fall accidents and motor ...

UPMC Hamot and Saint Vincent Hospital both reported an increase in slip-and-fall patients this week after temperatures plummeted into the single digits on Monday and below zero Tuesday night.