When diving,

make your dives simple, keeping your head up and your arms extended over

your head.

Never push

or throw anyone into the water.

Don't swim

alone. Use the buddy system.

Take a water

safety and CPR course so you can take action if there ever is an emergency.

If a diving

or swimming accident occurs and the diver shows no sign of movement, Dr.

Apple says gently take the victim out of the water face up. Yet, you should

not attempt a rescue beyond your swimming capabilities. Once the victim

is on level ground, immediately call 911 and begin CPR, if needed.

Shepherd Center

in Atlanta is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in the care

of people with spinal cord injury and disease, acquired brain injury,

multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular disorders and urological problems.

The Center houses the largest model spinal cord injury program in the

country, the largest brain injury rehabilitation program in Georgia and

an official Multiple Sclerosis Center, designated by the National Multiple

Sclerosis Society-Georgia Society. Serving the Southeast since 1975, the

100-bed specialty hospital offers a continuum of health care services,

from intensive care through rehabilitation, transitional care, day program

and outpatient services.

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