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Safety & Injury Prevention

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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Staying Safe While Playing Sports in the Heat

July 30, 2024

Dr. Mandie Tibball Svatek, a pediatrician at University Health, talks about steps parents and coaches can take to prevent heat from sidelining young athletes.

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Protect Your Kids from Household Poisonings

June 17, 2024

To a toddler, that green can of powdered abrasive cleanser resembles the Parmesan cheese in the fridge. Keep your kids who can't read labels safe from harm.

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Sunscreen and Sun Safety Tips

June 14, 2024

As we start enjoying outdoor activities, we must remember to protect our skin from the sun. Too much exposure to the sun’s UV radiation can cause skin cancer, the most common cancer in the United States.

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How to Use Fireworks Safely

June 11, 2024

Learn how to stay safe when using fireworks this summer. Fireworks-related injuries spike during the summer months, especially between mid-June and mid-July.

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Water Safety Tips

June 07, 2024

Keep your kids safe around the water this summer with these water safety tips.

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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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