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injury prevention

Keep winter fun safe for kids

The right equipment and a few simple safety precautions can help your little ones avoid serious injury.

Make it all treats, no tricks

The Halloween season brings plenty of excitement and fun. Adding in a few precautions can help keep your little ones safe.

Patient Story

Car seat safety program credited for helping toddlers remain unharmed in head-on crash

A West Michigan mom credits a car seat safety program for helping her young daughters remain unharmed in a head-on crash.

Babes in toyland? Play it safe

Your tiny tots have their eyes all aglow. Make sure this upcoming holiday season’s hot toys won’t backfire in their hands.

Her mission: Keep seniors fall-free

Injuries caused by slips and trips are almost epidemic among older adults, and they are 'absolutely not a natural part of aging.'

Kids put a lid on it

Local program fits bike helmets for kiddos to promote safe fun.

Safety ahoy

Kids and their families love boats. Here’s how to keep everyone safer on the water.

Hammock safety 101

An injury prevention nurse shares her top tips for making sure your relaxation time is safe.

7 tips to avoid playground injuries

Keep your kids safe by following these helpful suggestions from an expert and mom who knows.

Let your kids bounce their energy away, safely

The verdict’s out on whether trampolines are safe, but a pro offers tips to help prevent both indoor and outdoor injuries.

Kids can drown quickly and silently

Prevention is key, and CPR offers the best chance for neurological recovery from a near-drowning incident.

Patient Story

‘A Godsend’

A summer party brings the beach to the children's hospital.