water safety

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

May 25, 2018

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt safety expert offers summer water safety tips

Memorial Day Weekend often means backyard barbecues and spending time with family and friends at the pool, beach or on a boat. Unfortunately, it can also mean an uptick in drowning and near-drowning incidents that often occur during long holiday weekends. 

By VUMC News and Communications

July 1, 2016

Swimmers beware: fecal contamination a concern in hot weather

By Wayne Wood

May 26, 2016

Preventable injuries fill hospitals each Memorial Day; Vanderbilt doctors urge safety on upcoming holiday weekend

By VUMC News and Communications

July 31, 2013

Vanderbilt toxicologists warn of dangers of pool chemical misuse

By VUMC News and Communications

June 18, 2012

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital seeks to reduce drowning incidents this summer

By VUMC News and Communications