August 2007: MCH and WFOR Channel 4 Collaborate in "CBS4 the Children"
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August 2007: Prevent Backover Accidents: Remember to Spot the Tot
In one brief, horrific moment, life is tragically, unalterably changed for another South Florida family. A parent, grandparent or other relative backs out of the driveway, only to discover that the family’s precious toddler has been run over by the car.
Miami Children’s Hospital’s Trauma Center has received a record number of backover accident victims in 2007. “Typically we would treat one or two of these cases per year. Since January, we have received nine backover victims, two with such severe injuries that they died,” said Dr. Malvin Weinberger, Director of Trauma Services. Read more…
July 2007: Putting Safety First Before you Hit the Road
Suitcases? Check. Snacks? Check. Safety restraints? Not so fast...
As families hit the road for summer travel or even a trip to the grocery store, adhering to proper safety restraint guidelines should be at the top of everyone’s checklist. “Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading killers of children,” said Dr. Malvin Weinberger, Director of Trauma Services at Miami Children’s Hospital. “Contributing to these sad statistics is the fact that nearly a third of children ride in the wrong restraints for their age and size and four out of five child safety seats are used incorrectly.” Read more…
June 2007: Wheels of Fortune: Don’t Gamble with Child Safety
What’s your child’s favorite set of wheels? Bicycle…skateboard…rollerblade…all terrain vehicle (ATV)? Riding any wheeled craft puts children at risk, and injuries associated with riding surge during the summer and other vacation months. Here’s what parents should know, read more…
May 2007: ‘Keeping Eyes On Prize (Kids!)’ Is Key To Drowning Prevention
No scream. No splash or churning of water. Just silence. That’s the sound of a child drowning.
“Most people think they’ll hear sounds of distress when a child is in trouble in the water. But they won’t. A drowning is a silent event,” said Dr. Jefry Biehler, Associate Director of Trauma Services at Miami Children’s Hospital. “In many cases the parents are sitting nearby, reading or talking. And in the blink of an eye, their lives are tragically altered forever.” Read more…
Download this summer safety tip sheet for information on water safety, playground safety, sun safety and outdoor safety. The information is available in both English and Spanish.