First Aid and Safety

Trauma is the No. 1 cause of death in people between ages 1 and 44.

Take advantage of these tips to have a fun and safe trip.

Drowning is the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1-14.

Each year in the U.S., thousands of adults and children are treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries.

Staying safe in the sun and avoiding dehydration is important.

Dr. Gigi Chawla provides safety tips for preventing and treating injuries.

With warm weather upon us, we compiled a list of basic tips, with help from our injury prevention experts, to keep kids safe all summer.

Much of our lifetime sun exposure happens in the first 18 years of our lives, and protecting the skin of infants and children will reduce their skin-cancer risk as they grow older.

In recognition of Poison Prevention Awareness Week, we've gathered tips from our experts.

Sledding is a great way to spend time outdoors and be active in the winter months, so it’s important to highlight the safest ways to enjoy this fun sport.