We are spending more time than ever with our families at home this summer. For many in Florida, that means a lot of time by the pool. Our home and…
read moreNow that we are entering the hot, sticky months of our South Florida summer, it’s that time when kids and adults alike will be jumping into the pool regularly. With…
read moreOne of our recent posts covered the surprisingly high number of children who drown in swimming pool accidents in the United States. Drowning accidents kill nearly 400 kids every year.…
read moreLast week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned American parents that around 390 children drown in swimming pools annually. Here in Florida, where swimming pools are a summer necessity,…
read moreCommunities all over Florida hold safety events to teach children and inexperienced swimmers about the dangers of swimming pools. The events are geared toward preventing drowning and other swimming related…
read moreDrowning is a tragic situation that often strikes young children. Earlier this month, a 14-month-old girl drowned in her family’s pool in Collier County. The girl’s mother found her floating…
read moreThe Florida Child Abuse Death Review Committee is a grimly named group whose role is to compile information regarding deaths that are verified by the Department of Children and Families.…
read moreIn Florida, sooner or later everyone will be given the opportunity to go swimming. Swimming pools and beaches are abundant. Unfortunately, with the opportunity to swim comes the risk of…
read moreAccidents happen. While that saying may always be true, it does not excuse us from taking steps to reduce preventable deaths. According to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Florida has…
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