Since 1998, 915 children have died due to heatstroke in vehicles. More than 50% of hot car fatalities occur because a child was unknowingly left in a car. Heatstroke also can happen when a child is left in, or gets trapped in, a car on a hot day. When the outside temperature is 93°F the […]
Beach vacay? Follow these 10 safety tips for more fun in the sun
With summer in full swing, there’s nothing better than a dose of sand and surf to soothe your family’s souls — and your toes. So, pack your sandals, sunscreen, beach toys and bathing suits — and head out for some much-needed fun in the sun. But before you sink your toes into the sand, read […]
A little planning goes a long way for fire safety
Fire safety in your home involves a lot more than putting up a few smoke detectors. To keep your family safe, fire-prevention experts recommend you take time to go through a checklist of precautions and have in place a detailed escape plan. “People often don’t realize how quickly home fires spread,” said Heather Trnka, injury […]
Keeping kids safe all in a day’s work for injury prevention team
On June 23, Akron Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with the International Institute, held a portable crib and car seat distribution event at the Village of San Tomasso, a 50-unit family housing development for refugee resettlement in the North Hill section of Akron. According to Heather Wuensch, director of community benefit, advocacy and outreach, the hospital’s […]
Red, white and boom! 10 fireworks safety tips to keep kids safe
Summertime is synonymous with swimming, baseball, parades, and, of course, fireworks to celebrate our nation’s birthday. As we near July Fourth, many communities are planning big fireworks displays, while families are hoping their backyard celebrations go off with a big bang. But with all eyes on the sky, Akron Children’s Director of the Paul and […]
Are bike helmets really that important? Akron family says absolutely
When Ashley was 9, she was like most kids her age on a spring day – waste no time in getting home from school. The nicer weather meant being outdoors and seeing neighbors and friends out and about. Ashley’s bike ride home that day took a scary turn – with a detour to the ER. […]
