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Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning By Debra Samaha, MPH, RN | January 29The Injury Prevention Center at the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (ChaD) in partnership with Safe Kids New Hampshire-a coalition led by D-H to keep kids safe-offers these tips to both prevent and identify carbon monoxide in your home.
Winter Sports SafetyBy Jim Esdon | December 18The 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.
Keeping Teens Safe Behind the WheelDecember 18Both parents and teenagers need to work together to keep teen drivers safe behind the wheel.
Putting a Lock on Children's Gun AccidentsDecember 17The Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (CHaD) is piloting a program to provide gun-safety assistance to anyone who keeps a firearm in their home.
Healthy Holiday Cooking for FamiliesBy Tara Efstathiou, MS, RD, LD | December 5Remembering that healthy cooking for your family is important year-round can be a challenge, particularly this time of year.
Pedestrian and Transportation School Safety for ChildrenSeptember 26Now that the kids are back in school, it's important to discuss the importance of pedestrian and transportation safety with your children.