Trauma Injury Prevention Program

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
February 22, 2018

Panel explores issues surrounding gun violence prevention

About the same time a Vanderbilt University School of Medicine panel discussion on gun violence prevention ended Feb. 14 in Light Hall, a heavily armed young man barged into his former high school in Parkland, Florida, and opened fire on students and teachers, killing 17 and injuring others.

By Nancy Humphrey
February 1, 2018

‘Gun Violence Prevention: A Community Conversation’ Feb. 14

A panel discussion on gun violence prevention, along with a moderated public debate, will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine.

By VUMC News and Communications
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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
October 24, 2017

Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services grant helps promote Teen Driver Safety Initiative at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications
September 20, 2017

Kohl’s grant supports child passenger safety initiative at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications
May 22, 2017

Numerous ATV trauma admissions concern providers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

By VUMC News and Communications
December 30, 2016

Fire and smoke-related injuries on the rise this winter

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
November 18, 2016

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers safety tips for holiday decorating

By VUMC News and Communications
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