Preventing child falls in the home and at play
Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury in BC children from birth to 14 years old? I’m a parent and a nurse. Like all parents and caregivers, I want to keep my kids safe while all...
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Concussion: There's an app for that!
I'm sure many of us know someone who has suffered a concussion, or been unfortunate enough to experience one personally. I know several of my friends have been diagnosed with a concussion in the ...
Preventing injuries at home, at play, and on the road: Safe Kids Week 2016
The warm, sunny days of spring invite us to go outside. Playgrounds fill, bikes are dusted off, and road hockey games are happening in every neighborhood. I love the feeling of freedom that spring ...
Getting ready for Safe Kids Week 2016: Highlighting preventable injuries
Get ready for Safe Kids Week You wouldn't know it by looking outside at the driving rain that is pouring down my office window, but at the end of March, Northwest BC saw some of the warmest we...
Gear up for winter
Commit to wearing a helmet Have you set any goals for the New Year yet? How about starting the year off with making a commitment to wearing a helmet while engaging in your favourite winter sports a...