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Santa makes a list and checks it twice. Parents should do the same when it comes to toy safety.
By Jessica Pasley
Choking on small toy parts poses one of the main dangers to children
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Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children; how to know you’re using a car seat safely
By Jessica Pasley
"The misuse rate in car seats in Tennessee was almost 87% in 2020."
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Children and backpacks: lighten up their heavy load
By Jessica Pasley
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers backpack safety tips
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Patient Spotlight
The little boy was in the swimming pool, not breathing. Thanks to CPR, first responders and LifeFlight, he is fine.
By Jessica Pasley
It should have been a joyous day. It almost turned tragic.
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Stay focused on safety this 4th of July
By Jessica Pasley
Fireworks can cause serious damage to hands and eyes. Here's what you can do to keep yourself, and your children, safe.
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A teenage girl was riding on an ATV without a helmet when it flipped five times. She is lucky to be alive, and her mother has a warning for parents.
By Jessica Pasley
Safety experts liken helmet use to seat belt-wearing practice
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Credo Award Winner
Michelle Kennedy follows the same mantra whether at work or in her personal life: be a good role model and walk the walk.
By Jessica Pasley
“I won’t ask someone to do something I wouldn’t do myself. I try to give 110% every day. Whatever I can do to help people, I will.”
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Getting back in the pool this summer? Children’s Hospital has some tips on how to take to the water safely.
By Jessica Pasley
Number one lesson: drowning doesn't look like you think it does
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Employee Spotlight
VUMC scientist Edie Sannella celebrates 90th birthday, puts in full day in virology lab
By Jessica Pasley
“I don’t feel 90. And people say they don’t think that I am 90. So, I think I must be doing OK.”
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