'4th of July weekend is pretty notorious in emergency departments': Tips for a safe holiday
Emily Harkins is an ER doctor with Coliseum Medical Centers and she says the injuries they see are preventable.
Author: Caleesha Moore
Updated: 11:20 PM EDT July 3, 2021
MACON, Ga. — Central Georgia doctors are encouraging people to be careful this weekend, and they have some tips that can help you avoid a trip to the emergency room.
“Fourth of July weekend is pretty notorious in emergency departments around the country because it’s one of our busiest. Absolutely,” said Emily Harkins.
Harkins is an ER doctor with Coliseum Medical Centers and she says a lot of injuries they see are preventable. Firework injuries sit at the top of the list.