Vanderbilt University Medical Center doctors — and Keon's mother — urge caution this July 4th
“Even the thinnest of cloths or covers over the stroller or carrier can reduce air circulation and create a greenhouse effect in the enclosed space."
No reading or writing texts or emails either
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The little boy ran around the mower and slipped. “The mower kind of sucked him in,” his mom said.
Children are surrounded by toys during the holidays. How to make sure they are safe and age-appropriate.
The last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the holidays. Serving and keeping food safely helps keep everybody healthy.
Twice as many children killed by cars on Halloween as on any other night. How to safely enjoy the frights of the night.
VUMC’s nursing mothers can reserve a lactation room in advance, eliminating the guesswork of first come, first served. A free self-scheduling tool allows mothers to see real-time room availability and reserve a VUMC lactation room on-the-go or at their desk. To access the scheduler, click here and sign in with your name and email address to view the calendar, choose a day and select a time. For more information, visit the HR website.
Employees, who are VUMC Health Plan members and their adult dependents, have access to Teladoc, a virtual care service staffed by more than 3,000 licensed physicians who can diagnose and treat a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions, from rashes to upper respiratory infections. Click here to learn more.
