child health and safety topics
Nearly all men and women in the United States are infected with human papillomavirus (HPV) during their lives, putting them at greater risk of developing life-threatening cervical, anal, vaginal, penile, throat and tongue cancers. But, what if it was possible to stop these cancers from developing? The National Cancer Institute has awarded Seattle Children’s Research […]
Summer is right around the corner and summer camps provide much-needed structure to kids’ schedules by giving them opportunities to further develop cognitive and social skills outside of the school year. However, there’s often a lot of time and anxiety that goes into preparing your child for summer camp—especially if it’s their first time. Here […]
At 12 years old, Pepper Snider knew something wasn’t quite right. After a bout of Mononucleosis (mono), Snider began feeling a sense of enjoyment from hunger and started to purposely restrict herself. Years later, a comment from an eighth grade classmate would put everything into focus. “Look at that roll.” It was the beginning of […]
Throughout the month of May, people across the country strapped on their helmets and put the pedal to the metal, of sorts. It was national Bike Month, and in recognition, Seattle Children’s Hospital’s employees showcased their love of biking in a very big way. Each year, Cascade Bicycle Club celebrates Bike Month with a challenge […]
New studies from researchers at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center have found that the use of life jackets among adults can significantly influence whether kids wear them too, and help prevent half of boating-related deaths. Yet use of life jackets by adults on boats remains low, researchers say. About […]
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A patient arrived at Seattle Children’s Emergency Department by helicopter, alone and unconscious. As the Emergency Department team worked to resuscitate the boy who had nearly drowned, his parents drove several hours in stunned silence to the hospital, hoping their son would be alive when they got there. After receiving the good news that he […]
Have you ever wondered what to do with unused or expired medications? Many people may leave them around the house or think they can throw them away, but both these methods carry risks. Well, tomorrow you can safely dispose of them on National Drug Take-Back Day. Tomorrow, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., sites across the country will […]
The idea of positive parenting may sound simple, but throughout the month of April, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, it holds a special significance. As the popular saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child, and Seattle Children’s Hospital believes that in banding together as a community, the prevalence of child […]
Recently, a report by the Brookings Institute came out about the dismal labor market for teens (and, for that matter, young adults). Particularly for high-school age teens, job opportunities are few and far between. In fact, employment rates dropped almost 50 percent for 16-19 year olds between 2000 and 2011. Of course, we know the job market […]
