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Each year, over 2 million poisoning cases are reported in the United States, many of which are preventable. An average of 31 children die from unintended poisonings at home and an estimated 75,000 children under the age of five end up in hospital emergency departments from poisoning. read more

According to Concussion.org, between 1.6 and 3.6 million recreational and sports-related concussions occur in the United States each year. On top of that, 90% of sports-related concussions take place without loss of consciousness and 40% of athletes return to play before they should. read more

In a report published late last year in December 2022, Etienne Krug, the Director of the WHO Department of Social Determinants of Health, noted that “Our children spend more and more time online; as such, it is our duty to make the online environment safe.” read more

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Would you believe that an average of 34 million school hours are lost each year because of emergency dental care? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), that’s true! It’s also true that by age 8, over half of all children will have had a cavity in one of their baby teeth and that children from low-income families are twice as likely to have cavities as children from higher-income families. read more

New Year’s Eve is one of the most celebrated nights of the year. And of course, that’s no surprise, as it provides an opportunity to reflect on what was and celebrate what’s to come. However, it’s also a night that has come to be regarded as one of the most dangerous night on the road of the year, due to the high volume of traffic and increased number of impaired drivers. read more

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Yes, it’s true, Meredith Wilson wrote those exact words back in 1951 in her popular Christmas song, and for many of us, Christmas looks like a lot of snow. December is well underway and winter storms aren’t far off. Snow and outdoor enthusiasts go hand-in-hand, which is why it’s a great time of year to talk about Snowmobile Safety. read more

Did you know that December is recognized as Safe Toys & Gifts Awareness Month? Prevent Blindness America declared this month to bring consideration and thought to gift giving during the holiday season. read more

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), firearms deaths continue to be a significant and growing public health problem in the United States. In fact, in 2020, 79% of all homicides and 53% of all suicides involved firearms. read more

It can be a bittersweet feeling as a parent to see your young child officially exit childhood. However, teens and tweens need their parents more than ever as they navigate through many changes. It’s our responsibility to help children get through these years while staying happy, active, and safe! read more