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TMC Medical Minutes: Fireworks Safety

Ending the Fourth of July holiday with a fireworks display is a tradition for many. But there are safety tips you need to remember so that this fun doesn’t land you in the emergency room. TMC Trauma Coordinator Sharon Alexander joins us today to discuss how to safely celebrate Independence Day.

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