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Mastering the Art of Infant Car Seat Safety
It’s estimated that 75 percent of car seats aren’t used or installed correctly. South Shore Health offers tips to ensure your baby is riding safely.
BlogSummer Safety Tips for Kids
From backyard barbecues, beach days and pool parties, to biking, boating, swimming and camping, summer vacation provides plenty of fun activities to keep children busy and entertained. But it’s also important to keep them safe by following these tips.
BlogMotorcycle Safety Tips to Ensure a Safe Ride
Motorcycles account for just 3% of registered vehicles in the United States, but account for 14% of traffic fatalities. As part of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, here are a series of tips for motorcyclists and fellow motorists.
BlogThe Importance of Sun Safety for Children
Many of the chronic conditions that affect adults have their onset in the habits that are established in childhood. South Shore Health's Chief of Pediatrics explains how parents can establish sun safety habits in their kids.
BlogWater and Swimming Safety: Tips to Prevent Drowning
On average, there are ten fatal drownings per day in the United States. Drownings happen in seconds and are often silent. Drowning is a leading cause of death in children, particularly between the ages of 1 and 9 years old. It’s also a leading cause of death in adolescents, who are more likely to overestimate their skills and underestimate a dangerous situation.
BlogEight Boating Safety Tips to Ensure Smooth Sailing
Spending the day on a boat can be one of the highlights of summer. But it's important to take proper precautions to avoid injury out on the water.
BlogHow Bedside Shift Reporting Enhances Patient Safety and Care
Bedside shift reporting has transformed the way nurses transfer patient care at the start of each shift. Nurse Manager Donna Terry explains how this new standard of care has enhanced safety and the patient experience at South Shore Hospital.
BlogSpinal Cord Injuries: Facts and Prevention Tips
The spinal cord plays an essential role in the human body, serving as a messenger between your brain and the rest of your body (and vice versa).
BlogNational Injury Prevention Day: Building a Safer Future for Everyone
November 18 is National Injury Prevention Day, a time to raise awareness of the importance of everyday precautions. Our Trauma Program Injury Prevention Coordinator shares more.
BlogHow to Prevent Childhood Injuries: Tips for Families & Caregivers
According to the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children aged 19 and younger. In fact, according to the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, 20 children die each day from preventable injuries.
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