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An Injury-Prevention Program to Combat Child Mortality

Unintentional injuries are responsible for approximately 1 in 5 child deaths. Columbus, Ohio is growing a program to help young children learn safety strategies.

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Despite Safety Standard, Laundry Packet Exposures Increase in Older Children, Adults; Decrease in Young Children

A new study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found a modest decrease in calls for children younger than 6 years of age following adoption of a 2015 product safety standard but an increase in calls for older children and adults.

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Navigating the Dating Scene: A Guide for Parents of Children With Developmental Disabilities

By fostering open communication, providing education, and advocating for them, you are empowering your child to navigate the complexities of dating with confidence and resilience.

Home Safety

Your home should feel like a safe place. Following these tips will help keep your family safe around the house.

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Medicine

Immunization schedules and medicine safety are covered in this section.

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Fewer Ouchies and More Fun – 5 Tips for Playground Safety

More than 213,000 kids younger than 18 years are treated in US hospital emergency departments for playground-related injuries every year. Here are a few tips to help make the playground adventure safer.

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Nursery Safety

The most important job for parents is to keep their child safe from harm. Because newborns will spend most of their time sleeping, parents need to make sure the nursery is a safe place. 

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Insulin Injections

Lear how to properly prepare insulin injections.

Grocery Store Video Guides to Healthy Eating

Watch these videos to learn more about good nutrition, healthy eating and grocery store tips for your family.