Car Seat Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Find out how to correctly install and use a car safety seat and when to move your child from one type of seat to another.
Injury Prevention Program News and Updates
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Preventing Drowning Accidents: How to Keep Your Child Safe
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
As you enjoy trips to the pool, beach and water parks this summer season, keep these water safety tips in mind.
Playground Injuries Prevention Tips
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CHOP injury prevention expert provides advice for parents on reducing the risk of playground injuries.
A Perfect 10 Winter Sports Safety Tips
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Don't let an injury spoil your winter fun! Here's our expert's advice on how to protect your family from common winter sports injuries.
Keep Your Young Child Safe from Falls
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Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries, and are responsible for half of childhood traumatic brain injuries. Find practical tips for reducing the risk of falls for children of different ages.
Getting to and from School: The Real Safety Risk
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If your child walks to school or rides a bus, this is a time to teach or remind your child about important safety rules.
Goal: No More Injured Kids
Published on in Community Benefit Report
Preventing injuries to children and youth is the focus of two complementary programs at Children’s Hospital: the Center for Injury Research and Prevention and the Kohl’s Injury Prevention Program.
Making Summer Camp Accessible for All Kids
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CHOP employees volunteer at various summer camps, including a residential outdoor camp for children with cardiac conditions, led by CHOP cardiologist Brian Hanna, MD, PhD.
CHOP Injury Prevention Expert Offers Tips for Holiday Season
Published on in CHOP News
The holidays present many hazards for young kids. Injury prevention expert Gina Duchossois of CHOP offers tips on keeping your kids safe during the holidays.
Kohl’s Donates $333,648 to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received a $333,648 donation from Kohl's, through its Kohl’s Cares® program, to support the Hospital’s injury prevention programs.