safety

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November 20, 2017

Children’s Hospital offers safety tips for holiday decorating, preventing poisonings

May your days be merry and bright. Not spent in an emergency room.

By Jennifer Wetzel
November 16, 2017

Shopping for children’s gifts? Make sure toys are safe and age-appropriate

Bike helmets and quality construction: yes. BB guns and hoverboards: no.

By Jennifer Wetzel
October 27, 2017

It’s the scariest night of the year — how to keep children safe on Halloween

Keeping the frights imaginary and fun

By Jennifer Wetzel
September 25, 2017

Garage safety: cleaning out and knowing the risks

The Tennessee Poison Center warns homeowners that the garage can be a resting place for many toxins, chemicals and potential hazards.

By Tavia Smith
August 5, 2016

Child-pedestrian incidents increase with start of school year

By VUMC News and Communications
February 4, 2016

Super Bowl weekend a perfect time to secure TVs against tip-overs, says safety expert at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By Wayne Wood
December 29, 2015

Vanderbilt emergency physician offers tips for a safe New Year’s 2016 celebration

By Wayne Wood
May 22, 2015

Safety expert at Monroe Carell Jr. Children Hospital at Vanderbilt reminds you to follow the ABCs of water safety this Memorial Day weekend

By VUMC News and Communications
May 7, 2015

Vanderbilt again leaps into top tier of national hospital quality list

Vanderbilt University Hospital has garnered a spring 2015 patient safety grade of “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a coalition of public and private purchasers of employee health coverage that works to encourage health care safety, quality and affordability.
By Doug Campbell
July 29, 2014

Children’s Hospital offers back-to-school safety tips

As another summer draws to a close, the change in routine can create dangers on neighborhood streets for children and drivers.
By VUMC News and Communications
May 16, 2014

Children’s Hospital: Follow these tips for lawn mower safety

Injuries from lawn mowers are among the most traumatic seen at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. They are devastating to patients and their families.
By VUMC News and Communications
April 17, 2014

LifeFlight ready for new FAA air ambulance rules

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is applauding new rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that will have a dramatic impact for all air ambulance operators and make the industry much safer.
By VUMC News and Communications
August 16, 2013

Come to grand opening of Champ’s Corner Store Aug. 29

Champ's Corner Store at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt will host a grand opening celebration Aug. 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., on the 2nd floor of Children's Hospital, inside the Junior League Family Resource Center.
By VUMC News and Communications