Please Celebrate Safely Around Fireworks This Independence Day!

Tim Teller, MDSafety, Summer

Fireworks and sparklers cause 1000s of injuries to children and teens every year in the United States. Small bottle rockets and sparklers cause many injuries despite their small size. Please follow local laws. Do not allow children to play with or light fireworks and sparklers. Older teens using fireworks should be supervised by adults and practice good safety guidelines (keep … Read More

Pediatricians in Cars: TGIS – Thank Goodness It’s Summer!

Tricia Lucin, MDPediatricians in Cars, Safety, Summer

Water Safety

Beth Schloss, MDSafety, Summer

Summer is here and the pools are open!  Let’s grab our swimsuits and sunscreen and go have some fun.  Cooling off on a hot summer day at the pool/lake is always great, but we must remember how to stay safe.  Here are a few reminders of how to keep kids safe near the water: Never leave children alone in or … Read More

Spring Safety Tips

Beth Schloss, MDSafety, Spring

As the weather improves, we hope to see more kids going outside to play and stay active. Here are a few tips to keep kids of all ages safe this Spring: