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What's Going Around? - Halloween Candy X-Rays

Patient First is offering free x-rays of Halloween candy on October 29th, 30th, and 31st.

Patient First wants everyone to enjoy the frightful fun this Halloween by offering free digital X-ray imaging of Halloween candy. Bags of candy may be brought into any Patient First Neighborhood Medical Center from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday October 29th, Friday the 30th, and Saturday the 31st.

An adult should always inspect the candy before allowing a child to enjoy the sweet rewards of their trick-or-treating. This free X-ray offer is an additional precaution parents may consider. It will help provide parents peace of mind about the treats their children receive by possibly detecting objects like, glass, metal or plastic.

Parents still need to provide supervision since some foreign materials may not appear in X-rays.

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As an additional safety measure, Patient First will provide free safety blinkers at each of our medical centers during the month of October (one per person, while supplies last). The blinking light may be attached to a child’s Halloween costume and can help increase visibility. Stop by any of our medical centers and inquire at the front desk or ask your nurse if you are visiting us for medical care. Patient First is committed to the health and well-being of all children. 

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