safety

June 27, 2019

You know to keep babies out of hot cars — Children’s Hospital says also beware of hot strollers

“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.”

By Jessica Pasley
June 25, 2019

Children’s Hospital reminds drivers about new cellphone law: hands on the wheel, not on the phone

No reading or writing texts or emails either

By Jessica Pasley
June 10, 2019

“It’s hard to believe that a child could be forgotten in a car — but it happens”

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers hot car injury prevention tips

By Jessica Pasley
May 30, 2019

Summer’s here and the time is right for safety at the pool

Drowning is a silent killer. How to be sure children have safe fun in the water.

By Jessica Pasley
May 20, 2019

Lawn mower injuries among “most heartbreaking” for doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital

The little boy ran around the mower and slipped. “The mower kind of sucked him in,” his mom said.

By Jessica Pasley
November 16, 2018

Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Children are surrounded by toys during the holidays. How to make sure they are safe and age-appropriate.

By Jessica Pasley
November 16, 2018

Give thanks, eat up, and be safe

The last thing anybody wants is to be sick during the holidays. Serving and keeping food safely helps keep everybody healthy.
By Tavia Smith
October 29, 2018

Keeping the scariness imaginary

Twice as many children killed by cars on Halloween as on any other night. How to safely enjoy the frights of the night.
By Jessica Pasley
August 22, 2018

VUMC dietitian details tailgating tips. If you’re going to eat in a parking lot, do it right.

Some foods are always safe. Some need a little more care.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 9, 2018

Back to school means children are back on the streets. How to keep road scholars safe.

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers tips to prevent injury
By Jessica Pasley
July 6, 2018

A year ago Sophie almost drowned in a pond. She came back to Children’s Hospital to thank those who saved her life.

When Sophie’s mother asked her what she wanted to say to everybody, she happily chirped, “Thank you for saving my life.”
By Tavia Smith
April 2, 2018

I went for a walk at lunchtime and was hit by a car. Here’s what I want drivers and pedestrians to know to protect others.

I became vaguely aware of the sound of sirens in the distance. I soon realized the sirens were coming for me.
By Tavia Smith
December 20, 2017

Have yourself a safe little New Year’s

The head of Vanderbilt's Emergency Department gives tips on how to celebrate without showing up at his workplace.
By Wayne Wood