Tag Archive | child safety
Four Tips to Make Four Wheeling Fun and Safe for the Whole Family
By Janet Brooks Child Advocacy Manager Four wheels on the ground, roaring engines, and the feeling of power at your fingertips. There is something truly incredible about heading down a trail or through a mud hole on an ATV. It only gets better when your family joins you for the ride. These tips will help everyone […]
Choosing Safe Toys for Christmas
by Whitney Henrie Child Advocacy Specialist My 5-year-old nephew was writing a letter to Santa recently. It went something like this: “Dear Santa, I have been good. How’s Mrs. Santa? How are the elves? Now, can we get to the list?” He then proceeded to write a very long list of toys that he would […]
Child Passenger Safety Week
by Whitney Henrie Child Advocacy Specialist In my line of work I hear a lot of stories about how in the past, cars didn’t have seat belts and car seats were rarely used, if at all. The question I usually here at the end of one of these stories is something like, “Well I survived […]
Keep Your Child Safe from Scald Burns
by Sara Jackson, CSW Center for Safe & Healthy Families Most people easily recognize the dangers of stoves, radiators, candles, and matches around their children and take the necessary steps to protect their children from burns. Water scald burns are a less anticipated injury due to the fact that we don’t generally expect water to injure our children. […]
Leveraging the Latest Technology in Children’s Heart Care
Did you know that nationwide, 25% of patients with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (ICDs) receive shocks they don’t need. These are called “inappropriate shocks.” The Heart Center at Primary Children’s Hospital believes that number is far too high. We strongly adhere to the hospital’s mission to put “The Child First and Always.” That’s why we’re continually refining our […]
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