Injuries are the leading cause of death and hospitalization for children and adolescents aged 1 to 19 years old. Every day, 20 children die from preventable injuries — resulting in more deaths than all other diseases combined. This is an unfortunate reality for children around the world, in the United States, and especially here in...Read More
Our summer intern, Natasha, created a blog for families on how to prepare for back to school. final_Back-to-Wellness-BlogDownload Check out the video of this blog on our YouTube Channel.Read More
Summer is here and water fun is everywhere! Check out this blog written by Natasha, our EMSC Intern, on how to be safe in and around water. For more information about being a water watcher visit: Water Watchdog – Abbey’s Hope (abbeyshope.org) If you are interested in registering for CPR courses: The Red Cross provides...Read More
A new smartphone app may improve early recognition of physical child abuse. By applying an evidence-based strategy, the app can help healthcare providers and social workers evaluate bruising on children younger than 4 years of age and identify cases that may need further investigation for child abuse. The Lurie Children’s Child Injury Plausibility Assessment Support Tool...Read More
National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 21-27, honors the many individuals who serve as EMS providers in our communities. The 2023 EMS Week theme is “Where Emergency Care Begins.”Sunday: Health, Wellness, and Resilience DayMonday: Education DayTuesday: EMS Safety DayWednesday: EMS for Children DayThursday: Save-a-Life DayFriday: EMS Recognition DayRead More
FREE Virtual Pediatric Symposium This free, live continuing education session will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 6:30-9 p.m. CST. It will include a presentation on disaster preparedness for children with special health care needs, as well as a panel discussion on pediatric preparedness with a team of emergency management experts, including special issues of tribal preparedness....Read More
Midwest EMSC (EMS for Children programs in IL, IN, MI, MN and WI) will be hosting the second annual Pediatric Champion/PECC Virtual Symposium on Nov. 2 for EMS and Nov. 3 for ED. This FREE virtual event takes place over two days with separate agendas and target audiences. EMS CEUs will be provided on Day...Read More
We observe World Suicide Prevention Day each year on September 10. It’s a growing problem and the numbers tell a shocking story. Every 40 seconds someone takes their own life according to the World Health Organization (WHO). That’s about 800,000 people worldwide every year — although some estimates put that number closer to 1 million....Read More
Designed for YOU – to thank you and teach self-care methods and foster resilience for YOUR future through evidence based strategies and tools. Register Now! There are 4 keynote speakers and 20 breakout workshops offered for YOU over a two-day period. YOU can come when it works for you. It is all FREE! Check out the AGENDA For more...Read More
