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Connect DOWNLOAD Going for a run? RunKeeper can monitor your speed, track how far you go and map your route. Best of all? e app is free and available for both iPhones and Android devices. Sign up at runkeeper.com . PLAY Keep your mind sharp with free online games— everything from backgammon to word puzzles—at games.aarp.org. WATCH Having surgery? Find out what to expect and how to prepare. Visit medlineplus.gov and search “preparing for surgery” to view the interactive tutorial. Before You Get Behind the Wheel Whether you’re shuttling the kids to-and-fro or thinking ahead to a summer road trip, now’s the time to get in the habit of driving safely. Don’t hit the gas until you pass this test. Stop Cyberbullying Bullying is known to happen on playgrounds. Today, it also takes place online, which means your kids can’t escape it even when at home. In a survey, 43 percent of teens reported being the victim of cyberbullying in the past year, according to the National Crime Prevention Council. As a parent, you can help protect your child from cyberbullying with these tips: D Tell your teen not to respond to cyberbullies and to block their messages. D Encourage your teen to report all instances of bullying to you or another trusted adult. D Report cyberbullies to your Internet service provider. D Remind your teen to never give out his or her passwords, except to you. If notiﬁed of a tire recall, vehicle owners must have the problem repaired within 90 days of notiﬁcation from the manufacturer. 1. FALSE. Airbags are meant to be supplemental safety devices. Wearing your seat belt is always the No. 1 safe-driving rule—and the law in many states. 2. TRUE. Protect your children by using proper safety seats and by placing those 12 and younger in the back seat. 3. FALSE. Vehicle owners are required to have tire recalls remedied within 60 days of notiﬁcation from the manufacturer. 1 2 3 TRUE OR FALSE? It’s more important to have airbags in your vehicle than to wear a seat belt. Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of death in children ages 3 to 14. HAVE YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY SEAT INSPECTED IS YOUR CHILD BEING BULLIED? Children and teens don’t always report bullying. Learn the signs at stopbullying.gov. Be safe. For information about free car seat safety inspections in Central Texas, please call Texans in Motion at (512) 336-3423. LOOKING for a career in nursing? See job postings at ctmc.org and click on “Careers.” 3 http://www.runkeeper.com http://games.aarp.org http://www.medlineplus.gov http://www.stopbullying.gov http://www.ctmc.org

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CTMC Hill Country Health - Spring 2012