Sarah Haverstick
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt stresses danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles
With temperatures rising in Middle Tennessee, health care professionals at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are stressing the danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles. This year in the United States, there have already been 11 deaths… Read MoreJun 13, 2013
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Children’s Hospital offers playground safety tips for spring
As the weather finally begins to warm across Middle Tennessee, families may be looking for some outdoor diversions, such as visiting a local park. The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering tips to keep playground visits safe and injury-free. Read MoreMay 1, 2013
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Tip over injuries continue to increase in children
(iStock photo) Nearly 13,000 children are injured each year in the U.S. from televisions tipping over, with a child dying every three weeks, according to a report released today by Safe Kids Worldwide and SANUS. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Safe Children Program… Read MoreDec 20, 2012
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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution during holiday decorating
Holiday lights and decorations bring an increased potential for injury, especially to young children. Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering a host of tips to keep homes safe and prevent holiday-related injuries. Holiday home safety mishaps account for more than 12,000 emergency… Read MoreDec 3, 2012
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Children’s Hospital offers free car seat checks
Dylan Hagan, 1, checks out the car seats in the Safety Store, located at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. Photo by Dana Johnson. This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, and Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is offering free car… Read MoreSep 19, 2012