by Allyson Cole | May 18, 2023 | Cancer Issues, Child & Family Health, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
Approximately 97,610 new melanoma cases will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, there are more people in the U.S. diagnosed with skin cancer every year than all other cancers combined. Fortunately, most skin...
by Erlanger Marketing | May 8, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Whether you’re going for a short hike with your kids or a whole weekend of backpacking with friends, an injury is probably the last thing on your mind. But in the unfortunate event that something does happen, you want to be prepared. One of the best ways to be...
by Erlanger Marketing | Mar 31, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries for all children ages 0 to 19. This statistic applies to our data here at Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. Here are 14 tips for children’s safety. Approximately 8,000 children are treated...
by Heather Sweet | Feb 2, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well, Trauma Prevention
The theme for 2023 National Burn Awareness Week (February 5-11) is “Scalds: Hot Liquids Burn Like Fire.” A scald injury can happen at any age. Children, older adults and people with disabilities are especially at risk. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and...
by erlangerhealth | Jan 6, 2023 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Any parent knows that having a child inevitably involves messes. But having kids in the household can also make your home a haven for germs! In the middle of cold and flu season, it can seem like germs are everywhere. And in fact, if surfaces in your home, at work,...
by Lindsay Bass, BSN, RN | Dec 22, 2022 | 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....
