Injury Prevention

Stop the Bleed

You have the ability to save a life. With training, anyone can act as an immediate responder and control life-threatening bleeding after an injury.

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A mother buckles her child into a car seat.

Ride Like the Wind

October 7, 2024

Curious about mountain biking? Our expert, an avid rider, offers advice for beginners.

Family with adult and children wear eclipse glasses to safely watch eclipse

Injury Prevention

Eclipse Viewing: Do’s and Don’ts

March 15, 2024

Our ophthalmologist shares how to protect your eyes.

Alpine skiers ski down the mountain in winter.

Injury Prevention

8 Tips for Skiing and Riding Safely

January 16, 2024

A helpful Q+A with one of our sports medicine surgeons.

A man goes deer hunting in the woods wearing an orange safety vest.

Injury Prevention

How-Tos for Hunters

November 9, 2023

Prepare your body as well as your gear.

Man jumps off rocks into swimming hole in river.

Injury Prevention

Look Before You Leap

July 28, 2023

9 tips for safe swimming after the flood.

A woman sits outside her tent spraying bug spray on her arm.

Injury Prevention

Is DEET Bad? And Other Questions That Bug You.

July 24, 2023

How to keep mosquitoes and ticks from ruining summer fun.

A father attaches bike helmet for sports safety.

Injury Prevention

How to Care for Your Bike Helmet

July 16, 2025

Your brain is one of your most important organs. And, when you are riding your bicycle, your helmet is often the only thing between your head and a serious traumatic brain injury. Do I need to replace a bike helmet? Like most pieces of safety equipment, a bike helmet needs to be replaced on occasion.