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New Study Identifies the Medical and Financial Impact of Drug-related Poisonings Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments
Over the past decade, drug-related poisonings have been on the rise in the United States. In fact, in many states drug-related poisoning deaths have now surpassed motor vehicle crash fatalities to become the leading cause of injury death.
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Preventing Teen Opioid Abuse and Misuse
In the US, the annual number of opioid prescriptions written per year declined from 2012 to 2020, but the average remains above 142 million prescriptions written per year. There are ongoing efforts to look at how this problem is affecting both adults and children in our country.
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New National Study Finds Decrease in Rate of Pediatric Burns
Burns are a common cause of pediatric injury worldwide, typically resulting from hot water, flames, hot surfaces, chemicals and electrical appliances.
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Home Safety Series: The Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of many families’ homes. Because it’s used so often for a variety of activities, it’s a high-risk injury area. Follow these tips to keep your family safer in the kitchen.
Classes for Parents and Kids
Search and register for the latest classes. Parents and kids will find courses on everything from babysitting and parenting to ADHD and diabetes.
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SPARK Program
SPARK can help you be your child’s 1st and forever teacher! The SPARK Program will come to you at your home or a location of your choice. Children who have been in the SPARK Program do better on school tests than children who have not been in SPARK.
Student Education Opportunities
Student Education Opportunities - learn how we can help you meet your goals.
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Job Shadowing and Internships
Learn more about job shadowing and internship opportunities for high school and college students.
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Bathtubs and Showers Continue to be Associated with Injury, Especially Among Young Children
Bathtubs and showers are frequently associated with injuries to children. Although interventions have been initiated to prevent injuries due to submersions and hot water scalds, little attention has been paid to slips, trips and falls, which account for more than 80 percent of bathtub- and
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New National Study Finds Dramatic Increase in Number of Acute Computer-Related Injuries
The number of acute injuries associated with computers is on the rise. Over the past two decades, the number of U.S. households with at least one computer has increased.