INTERVIEWS: Doctor Offers Fourth Of July Safety Tips
- 06/30/26
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 30, 2026) With Independence Day approaching, emergency departments across the country prepare for a predictable surge in injuries related to fireworks, alcohol use, heat exposure and holiday celebrations. Nationally, emergency room visits increase significantly around July 4, with more than 45,000 people seeking emergency care between July 4 and July 5. The most common injuries related to misuse or malfunctioning fireworks are burns to hands and fingers, eye injuries, facial trauma and hearing damage.
Dr. Anne Toledo, family medicine physician and former chief of urgent care for Kaiser Permanente Northwest, is available for interviews on Wednesday, July 1 to discuss the most common Fourth of July injuries and provide practical tips to help families celebrate safely.
"Many Fourth of July injuries happen in a matter of seconds but can have lifelong consequences” said Dr. Toledo. “Whether you're using fireworks, spending time in the sun, or enjoying a celebratory drink, taking a few extra safety precautions can help protect yourself and your loved ones and keep the holiday fun and injury-free."
Interviews: Dr. Anne Toledo, Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. to noon, and 2:15-3 p.m.
Topics Dr. Toledo can address:
- Fireworks Safety
- Alcohol and Holiday Injuries
- Heat and Summer Safety
- When to Go to the Emergency Room
INTERVIEWS: Doctor Offers Fourth Of July Safety Tips
- 06/30/26
PORTLAND, Ore. (June 30, 2026) With Independence Day approaching, emergency departments across the country prepare for a predictable surge in injuries related to fireworks, alcohol use, heat exposure and holiday celebrations. Nationally, emergency room visits increase significantly around July 4, with more than 45,000 people seeking emergency care between July 4 and July 5. The most common injuries related to misuse or malfunctioning fireworks are burns to hands and fingers, eye injuries, facial trauma and hearing damage.
Dr. Anne Toledo, family medicine physician and former chief of urgent care for Kaiser Permanente Northwest, is available for interviews on Wednesday, July 1 to discuss the most common Fourth of July injuries and provide practical tips to help families celebrate safely.
"Many Fourth of July injuries happen in a matter of seconds but can have lifelong consequences” said Dr. Toledo. “Whether you're using fireworks, spending time in the sun, or enjoying a celebratory drink, taking a few extra safety precautions can help protect yourself and your loved ones and keep the holiday fun and injury-free."
Interviews: Dr. Anne Toledo, Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m. to noon, and 2:15-3 p.m.
Topics Dr. Toledo can address:
- Fireworks Safety
- Alcohol and Holiday Injuries
- Heat and Summer Safety
- When to Go to the Emergency Room