injury prevention

May 23, 2022

Injury prevention experts highlight ABCs of water safety as summer begins

Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the start of summer. It is also when experts see an uptick in drowning and near drowning incidents.

“Drowning is a silent killer,” said Purnima Unni, MPH, program manager, Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
November 18, 2021

National Injury Prevention Day highlights need for awareness

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is joining 43 hospitals nationwide to raise awareness about the need for injury and violence prevention.

By Jessica Pasley
May 22, 2017

Numerous ATV trauma admissions concern providers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

By VUMC News and Communications
November 30, 2016

Allstate Foundation grant strengthens teen-driver safety initiatives at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications
November 21, 2016

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution in choosing age-appropriate holiday toys for young children

By VUMC News and Communications
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November 2, 2016

Kohl’s donation supports home safety initiative at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications
September 23, 2016

National Child Passenger Safety Week underscores importance of proper seat belt, car seat use

By VUMC News and Communications
May 4, 2016

Devastating, preventable injuries caused by lawn mowers annually; Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers these safety tips

By VUMC News and Communications
September 9, 2013

Vanderbilt Emergency Medicine expert offers five survival rules for teen drivers

By Wayne Wood
December 20, 2012

Tip over injuries continue to increase in children

By Craig Boerner
December 20, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges parents to talk to teens about safe driving this holiday season

By Craig Boerner