Health, Yes Archive — Page 4 of 8

Winter weather is on the way, take steps now to prepare — on and off campus

Reliable sources say winter is coming. Here are some ways to prepare.

Head injuries are the leading cause of death and disability in ATV-related crashes

Choking on small toy parts poses one of the main dangers to children

“The misuse rate in car seats in Tennessee was almost 87% in 2020.”

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers backpack safety tips

Fireworks can cause serious damage to hands and eyes. Here’s what you can do to keep yourself, and your children, safe.

June 3, 2021
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.

Safety experts liken helmet use to seat belt-wearing practice
By Jessica Pasley
May 26, 2021
Getting back in the pool this summer? Children’s Hospital has some tips on how to take to the water safely.

Number one lesson: drowning doesn't look like you think it does
By Jessica Pasley
February 18, 2021
Children’s Hospital urges sledding safety

Whizzing along on snow and ice is fun, but be careful
By Jessica Pasley
January 8, 2021
It’s a terrible idea to flush “flushable” wipes

Throw them in the trash. Your plumbing will thank you. So will the Medical Center's.
By Wayne Wood
December 9, 2020
As temperatures go down, the chance for injury from heaters goes up

The challenge of keeping warm might lead to the use of unsafe heating sources
By Jessica Pasley
December 9, 2020
Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

Toy shopping online presents special challenges; how to select safe gifts for children
By Jessica Pasley
November 11, 2020
Video: How to safely gather at the holidays — advice from Vanderbilt experts

Are there safe ways to see our family and friends during this COVID holiday season? Some advice on how to celebrate with care.
By Wayne Wood