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21 million medical visits occur each year in our homes
Nearly 20,000 deaths and 21 million medical visits occur each year in our homes. Visit the Home Safety Council and tour MySafeHome. There are hundreds of safety tips available for you.
Are you ready to build one?
You may want to help younger kids in your community stay in booster seats longer, wear bike helmets or learn about walking to school safely.
CARES Child aviation restraint
CARES is the new, harness-type, FAA certified child aviation restraint that weighs only 1 pound, fits in a 6 inch stuff sack, and installs on virtually any size airplane seat in one minute. CARES takes the place of a car seat when you fly and keeps the child just as safe.
There are many myths surrounding concussions and youth sports
Over the last few months, we have had numerous local news stories and television news segments on concussions and youth sports. There are many myths surrounding these discussions.
One thing for sure, you cannot take a concussion lightly. It is a traumatic brain injury. Prevention is the best mechanism to prevent a concussion. If you suspect that an individual has sustained a concussion seek medical attention to assure a prompt diagnosis and treatment plan. The Atlantic Health Neuroscience Institute Concussion Center can assist you in a treatment plan.
Each year 3 million kids are injured at home
Each year, more than 3 million kids ages 14 and under get hurt at home – and more than 2,000 children die from unintentional injuries in the home. Fire, suffocation, drowning, choking, firearm and poisoning are among the top leading causes of unintentional home injury death for this age group.
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Phone: 973-971-4327
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