Showing Stories tagged with: Injury Prevention
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March 15, 2024
Eclipse Viewing: Do’s and Don’ts
Our ophthalmologist shares how to protect your eyes.
January 16, 2024
8 Tips for Skiing and Riding Safely
A helpful Q&A with one of our sports medicine surgeons.
December 11, 2023
Winter Coats and Car Seats
Did you know a puffy coat can be dangerous for a child in a car seat?
July 24, 2023
Is DEET Bad? And Other Questions That Bug You.
How to keep mosquitoes and ticks from ruining summer fun
December 5, 2022
Working From Home? Check Your Ergonomics
Let’s face it, our homes are not necessarily equipped to be our workspaces, yet ergonomics is essential to your working environment – wherever it is – to prevent stress on your body. These ergonomic basics will keep you comfortable and productive during your working days from home.
November 23, 2022
Travel Has Changed, But Car Seat Safety Remains
Car crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for children. In many cases, these deaths and injuries can be prevented by use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Here are some child passenger safety tips and reminders.
October 10, 2022
7 Tips for Halloween Safety
While Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and parents, it can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year.
February 23, 2022
What Is the Point of Yoga?
Sidelined by a foot injury, I began a low-impact yoga challenge with one question in mind: Is yoga a good cardiovascular workout?
July 30, 2021
Little Kids, Big Backpacks
The school year is almost here, but before you go back-to-school shopping, review these tips from Lewis First, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at University of Vermont Children's Hospital, on how to reduce your child’s risk of neck and back problems.
July 2, 2021
Ring of Safety: Top 9 Fire Pit Safety Tips
Every summer the Emergency Department admits patients with serious or life-threatening burns from outdoor fires. Here’s expert guidance to kick off your campfire season safely.
June 7, 2021
Grab Your Towel … and These 10 Tips for Water Safety
Jess Lukas, Director of Aquatics at the Greater Burlington YMCA, offers water safety advice in partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center and UVM Children’s Hospital.
June 1, 2021
6 Tips for Safer Mountain Biking
Abby Beerman, an injury prevention coordinator at University of Vermont Medical Center, shares the six things you should do to stay safe and enjoy the thrill of mountain biking.
June 1, 2021
The Danger of Heatstroke
Maureen Johnson, CSP, CPST-I, a Child Passenger Safety Specialist, examines some heatstroke prevention steps for in the car, at home and at work, and how to respond to heat-related illness.