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Combating a Rising Child Mortality Rate
Franklin County’s average child mortality rate is at its highest level in 15 years, partially as the result of preventable injuries. The Pediatric Vital Signs initiative from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are addressing that – using data to target neighborhoods that can benefit from the evidence-based Safety City program.
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Epilepsy: Management in School and Sports
Epilepsy can be a challenge for school-aged children, but by partnering with teachers, coaches and caregivers, successful management is entirely possible. Here are some tips to help everyone keep your child safe at school.
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Camping Safety: 10 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe on Your Next Adventure
Camping is a great activity for kids - it allows them to be outdoors and explore nature. Use these tips to help organize your camping outing and keep your family safer.
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Announcements
See the latest announcements about the Center for Injury Research and Policy including information about recent awards, publications, studies, and events.
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Lindsay’s Law and Sudden Cardiac Arrest: What Parents Need to Know
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. SCA can occur in any physically active individual at any age, including but not limited to young athletes.
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NHLBI Launches Body Cooling Treatment Study for Pediatric Cardiac Arrest; Nationwide Children's Participating Clinical Center
NOTE TO EDITOR: Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio is a participating clinical center in this NIH/NHLBI study. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched the first large-scale, multicenter study to investigate
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus Bringing Comprehensive Injury-Prevention Program to Central Ohio Children
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the City of Columbus are hosting the Safety City Columbus injury-prevention program for the second straight summer. The program returned in 2022 after a more than 30-year hiatus within the city’s limits.
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Summer Safety Guide: Expert Advice for Fun in the Sun
Our experts are giving you access to a Summer Guide full of tips and articles for a safe and healthy break. From advice on bumps and bruises, to swimming and playground safety and even managing your child’s mental health, we have advice for you and your child to have a safe and fun summer.
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Programs & Services
As a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, we provide comprehensive care for children with severe injuries through a wide array of services.
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Seizure Information for Parents
Your child had a seizure. What do you do now? Learn more about safety, treatment and tips on living with seizures and epilepsy.