WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – New Year’s Eve celebrations can lead to emergency room visits if revelers aren’t careful, according to officials at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
Officials in the hospital’s emergency department said they typically see an increase in preventable injuries and health issues tied to the holiday.
Fireworks pose a major concern, both for the legal and illegal varieties used in North Carolina. Burns represent the primary physical hazard from fireworks…