Published on Jan 11, 2022 by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
We all want our kids to be physically active and to enjoy their playtime while still being safe. According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic holds true to our data here at Children’s Hospital at...
Published on Dec 31, 2021 by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
You’ve installed the car seat according to manufacturer’s instructions and know how to perfectly latch your little one in the seat. But did you know you could be making your child less safe by doing one common thing? Winter can be tricky for children in car seats....
Published on Dec 17, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Believe it or not, toy-related injuries are common. In fact, a study published in the journal Clinical Pediatrics in 2014 found that approximately 18 children suffer a serious toy-related injury every hour. In other words, every three minutes, a child is hurt...
Published on Nov 23, 2021 | Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
At the end of a long day, sitting down for a family meal might be the last thing on your mind. But doing so benefits your family in a variety of ways. In the past, families spent lots of time together. Did you ever read Little House on the Prairie or watch The...
Published on Oct 28, 2021 | Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Orthopaedics, Regain Health, Sports Medicine
You’ve heard of physical therapy. Maybe you’ve even known someone who saw a physical therapist for a while. But have you ever thought about what it actually does? Well, the answer is pretty much what you might expect. Physical therapy helps people recover or gain...
Published on Oct 25, 2021 by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Safe and Sound, an injury prevention service of Children’s Hospital at Erlanger and Safe Kids Southeast Tennessee, reminds parents that Halloween can be a fun night for children and adults if you follow important safety tips. There is really nothing tricky to ensuring...
