Take the Water Watcher Pledge

Take the Water Watcher Pledge

May 17, 2022 | Children's Health

Water safety is on everyone’s mind this time of year. As the temperature rises, many kids want to cool off in pools, lakes, beaches and oceans this summer. But swimming in water can be dangerous when there is no supervision involved. Drowning can be silent and...
Drowning Dangers for Kids

Drowning Dangers for Kids

May 5, 2022 | Children's Health

Drowning is the top cause of death for all children ages 1-4 outside of birth defects. When you increase the age range to 14 years old, it remains the second-leading cause of unintentional death behind only car accidents. There are two types of drowning: fatal...
Child Safety Checklist

Child Safety Checklist

Feb 22, 2022 | Children's Health

Thousands of children die annually from preventable causes. Learn what you can do to keep your child safe. Children are curious and full of energy—and love exploring the world around them. However, sometimes harmless exploration and play result in serious injury....
Know Safety, No Injury. No Safety, Know Injury.

Know Safety, No Injury. No Safety, Know Injury.

Jun 25, 2021 | Parenting

Learn about preventing accidents from this Q&A with Alita Lanoux, Pediatric Trauma Program Manager at Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital. Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Health is a collaborative statewide pediatric healthcare network with over 180 providers...
ATVs: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

ATVs: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

May 14, 2021 | Parenting

When it’s time to hit the trails on an ATV, safety needs to come first. Maintaining a safe, maximum speed based on your child’s age is important and could prevent life-threatening injuries. Louisiana is a sportsman’s paradise, so lots of parents and their...