Health and Safety Tips

Could My Child Have Asthma?
Understanding what asthma is and how to manage your child’s asthma.

Keeping Your Child Buckled Up
Here are some tips for keeping your child safe in car and booster seats.

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Camping
When you’re away from home this summer keep the air you are there to enjoy, safe.

2019 Seat Belt Challenge
In this gameshow-style competition, high school students will be tested on their knowledge of vehicle and road safety covering such topics as seat belts, distracted driving, impairment and New Hampshire driving laws.

Sports Injuries: Is Your Child at Risk of Overuse?
The number of sports-related injuries is rising as the number of children who play competitive sports year-round continues to grow.

Summer Camps for All
Children with complex care needs, such as diabetes, heart conditions and neurological issues can see benefits from attending summer camps.

Keeping Your Teen’s Eyes on the Road
Here are some tips for helping your teen, and you, to not be distracted while driving.

Providing Outreach and Education to Prevent Suicide
CHaD's Injury Prevention Center working with other members of the New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council to address suicide awareness and prevention.

Keeping Your Family Healthy Throughout the Year
D-H’s infectious disease expert Antonia Altomare, DO, MPH, shares important tips to keep yourself and your family healthy throughout the year.

Winter Sports Safety
The Injury Prevention Center at Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock offers this helpful list of helmet do’s and don’ts to keep in mind as you head up the mountain or glide out onto the ice.