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Jennifer Northway, Director, Injury Prevention

December 13, 2024

Help your kids stay safe this holiday season by gifting them age-appropriate toys. Plus, get tips on how to safely play with and store toys.

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Everything you need to know to stay safe this holiday season

November 21, 2024

Find out how to stay safe during the holidays and learn some holiday safety tips.

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6 Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters

October 02, 2024

Halloween is spooky and fun for the little ones, but it can also be dangerous. Learn what you can do to prevent an injury while your kids are trick-or-treating.

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Avoid These Common Car Seat Mistakes

September 20, 2024

Guidelines for safely securing children in vehicles have been around for decades, many parents still don’t use child seats correctly and kids are being injured.

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6 Ways to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

June 04, 2024

Increased heat exposure contributes to heat stroke and heat exhaustion – two major health dangers you need to be aware of before heading outside.

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Summer Safety: Prevent Hot Car Deaths

May 31, 2024

Summer is here and it’s important to remember that hot temperatures can be dangerous, especially to children. Get tips for preventing hot car injuries in this blog.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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