Treats, no tricks: Virginia imaging facility offers free x-rays of Halloween candy
Patient First, a chain of urgent care and primary care centers in the Mid-Atlantic region of the U.S., has announced it will offer free digital x-rays of bags of candy for trick-or-treaters. The service will provide a bit of peace of mind for parents and children, in light of reported stories of foreign objects showing up in candy.
"This quick look inside of your sweet treats may help detect some things that don’t belong, like metal, plastic and glass,” according to a press release from Patient First. "It’s one more way to help parents monitor their kids’ treats."
Candy can be brough to any any Patient First center from 6-9 p.m., Oct. 29–31.
Nicholas joined TriMed in 2016 as the managing editor of the Chicago office. After receiving his master’s from Roosevelt University, he worked in various writing/editing roles for magazines ranging in topic from billiards to metallurgy. Currently on Chicago’s north side, Nicholas keeps busy by running, reading and talking to his two cats.