When 11-year-old Jack Johnson walked through the backdoor after a bike ride, his mother Cara was in shock from what she saw. Her son was covered in blood, an image no parent should ever have to see. Cara jumped into action and was able to figure out what caused the mess, a badly injured finger. […]
Akron Children’s tackles childhood’s biggest threat
And no, it’s not childhood cancer. The biggest threat of childhood is unintentional injuries. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 9.2 million people ages 0-19 are treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries. There’s a lot we can do to prevent accidents and injuries. Keeping Childhood Alive by Saying […]
Bike Helmets: A No-brainer
Too often, bike helmets gather dust in the garage or are missing from garages altogether. Less than half of bike-riding kids ages 5 and older always wear bike helmets, according to a 2016 study in the Journal of Safety Research. Helmet use is even worse for adults. That’s unfortunate. Head injuries are the most common […]
Life-Saving Duo: A Bike Helmet and a Persistent Older Sister
Like most 9 year olds, Ashley didn’t want to waste any time getting home from school. Spring was in the air and that meant being outdoors and seeing neighbors and friends out and about. She would, no doubt, be helping with the family dinner that night as she loves to cook. Ashley’s bike ride home […]
