The threat of freezing rain has passed but we're getting ready for the next round Saturday that could bring more ice for a Weather Impact ALERT DAY. Ohio Department of Transportation crews pre-treated ...

And the older you get, the more difficult it can be to recover from slips and falls, says Jeremy Crenshaw ... and consider adding traction with slip-on ice cleats, which are often available ...

Medical professionals say weather conditions like the Mid-South experienced this week often mean more emergency room visits ...

Meanwhile, trips occur when a person's foot strikes or hits an object, which can cause them to lose their balance. Common causes of trips include obstructions and clutter on or near the floor (e.g.

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.

Sometimes the injuries caused can be just as serious. Sprained and broken limbs are often the result of a slip, trip or fall. If you spot a walking hazard on campus, please report it by dialing (570) ...

Dr. David Webner, of Virtua Health, said because of the snow and ice on the ground they're seeing a lot of slip-and-fall injuries and broken bones that are made worse by the hard, frozen ground.