Safety

Dear Vanderbilt Community, Chancellor Nicholas S. Zeppos We take great pride in being a safe and healing community. In the wake of recent reports of child sexual abuse on university campuses, Vanderbilt is reviewing our policies and practices for preventing and reporting child abuse, including child sexual abuse. Minors,… Read More

Temperatures outside have been dropping quickly, so parents need to be aware of a potential “silent killer” inside their homes — carbon monoxide. Poisonings from carbon monoxide (CO) are especially common during cold weather spells, as families increase the use of gas, oil and coal burning appliances. Children process carbon… Read More

(iStockphoto) Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death among teenagers every year, and crash deaths are even higher during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Young drivers, ages 16 to 20, are more likely to crash due to their inexperience. Since parents are the most… Read More

(iStockphoto) For many, packing up the family and traveling to see loved ones is as much a part of the holidays as mistletoe or candy canes. While children are staying in new or different environments, safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt say it’s important for… Read More

(istock) Holiday lights and decorations are welcome distractions from the cold weather outside, but also bring an increased potential for injury, especially to young children. This year, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering a host of tips to keep homes safe and prevent holiday-related… Read More

As parents and others navigate the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season, Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to avoid this year’s most dangerous toys. Read More

Exercise caution this holiday season when it comes to holiday lights, candles and activities that might cause accidental burns. (iStock photo) The “most wonderful time of the year” is also one of the busiest for the Vanderbilt Regional Burn Center. As the holidays approach, doctors at Vanderbilt University… Read More

(courtesy of VUPD) On Thursday, Oct. 7, at 6:25 p.m., a female student, while taking a shower in Scales Hall, noticed a cell phone/camera over the top of the shower stall. The student was able to see the intruder. Once seen, he ran out of the restroom, down the… Read More

(photo courtesy of VCHIP Safe Children Program) Did you know that nearly 85 percent of child restraints are used incorrectly? Sept. 18-24 is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt will mark the occasion by hosting free community car seat checks. Stop… Read More

Should an earthquake happen in Nashville, Vanderbilt Emergency Preparedness and Planning has some simple tips to help the campus community be as safe as possible. Read More