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2026
January
20,
2026
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11:40 AM
America/Chicago
One inch of water – that is all it takes for a child to drown. In 2025, Cook Children’s treated seven children who drowned in bathtubs, and one passed away.Surfer Bethany Hamilton knows the pain of losing a loved one to a bathtub drowning. Fifteen …
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2025
September
19,
2025
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09:00 AM
America/Chicago
As summer comes to a close, Cook Children’s Health Care System reports a decrease in drownings over the past two years. The Cook Children’s Center for Community Health has placed a strong focus on prevention efforts.“A drowning can occur in any body …
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July
01,
2025
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09:38 AM
America/Chicago
By Kenzie NeesSummer has begun, which means more outdoor activities and finding ways to cool down. Cook Children's Health Care System experts share tips for parents on how to keep children safe and prepared for the heat, from cooling down at the …
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May
19,
2025
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15:12 PM
America/Chicago
With summer travel beginning for many families, maintaining water safety awareness is crucial for everyone, regardless of age or location. Whether you're near swimming pools, lakes, or beaches, potential hazards exist, but proper preparation can …
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2024
August
30,
2024
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09:57 AM
America/Chicago
By Rachel HatcherIt's the end of summertime, and that means it's time to get in one last vacation. With families taking trips over the Labor Day weekend, it is important to educate parents and caregivers on drowning prevention and safety outside of …
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January
22,
2024
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13:11 PM
America/Chicago
By Charlotte SettleDrowning is the number one cause of unintentional death in children ages 1-4. It only takes a second for a child to slip underwater, and oftentimes, babies and toddlers are unable to pull themselves up. It is vitally …
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2023
May
25,
2023
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13:37 PM
America/Chicago
By Heather DugeAs families start their summer traveling, water safety vigilance is key at all ages and no matter where your family might be. Swimming pools, lakes and beaches all pose risks but with the right preparation, you can avoid tragic …
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May
24,
2023
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12:35 PM
America/Chicago
Story by Ashley Antle. Video by Tom Riehm.Kids everywhere are counting down the days until they can take their first leap into the water for summer swim season, which has parents on the hunt for the perfect swimsuit. But before you purchase those …
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May
04,
2023
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13:53 PM
America/Chicago
By Heather DugeCook Children’s has treated nine drownings so far this year, one of which was fatal. As the weather warms up, parents and caregivers should take time to review how to keep their young children safe around water. With the recent news …
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2022
September
14,
2022
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09:21 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleAs summer draws to a close, one mother, Dana Gage, is sharing her journey to making her son’s tragic drowning death matter.On Aug. 31, 2012, Dana's son, Connor, left for a friend’s birthday party at a rented lakehouse. Little did …
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September
02,
2022
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleTen years ago this week, Connor Gage blew his mother a kiss as he left for a friend’s birthday party at a rented lakehouse. Little did either of them know, it would be the last kiss he’d ever give her and the last time Dana Gage would …
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August
30,
2022
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14:04 PM
America/Chicago
This summer, there were fewer drownings treated compared to 2021. As Labor Day festivities get underway this weekend, keep in mind to stay vigilant and Lifeguard Your Child.From May to August, there were 47 drownings treated at Cook Children’s …
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August
03,
2022
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09:30 AM
America/Chicago
By Emma PignatoParents and caregivers should ensure that a home swimming pool has an effective swim safety plan and extra layers of protection. Most drownings seen at Cook Children’s happen in a swimming pool during the least expected moments. …
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July
27,
2022
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10:55 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning parents, caregivers and health professionals about the dangers of inflatable neck floats after the death of one baby and the hospitalization of another. The flotation devices are …
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July
13,
2022
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12:54 PM
America/Chicago
By Emma PignatoWhile you’re having fun by the pool this summer, ensure your pool safety plan includes a Water Watcher: an adult who is designated to watch children around the pool at all times. Drowning is silent, so it’s vital to designate a Water …
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July
06,
2022
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10:47 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleViolet Gomez admits she didn’t know much about water safety and drowning prevention when she had her first child nine years ago. It wasn’t until after the birth of her second child that she began to take the dangers of water …
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May
27,
2022
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14:08 PM
America/Chicago
Fifteen swimsuits and five rubber duckies hang on a clothesline in front of Cook Children’s Medical Center today. They represent the more than 20 children who have been treated for drowning injuries at the hospital since the beginning of 2022. …
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2021
October
15,
2021
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13:25 PM
America/Chicago
Within a three-day span this week, Cook Children's medical staff treated three patients for drowning-related accidents with ages ranging from 15 months to 2 years old. One was fatal. The drownings were unrelated and all took place at home pools …
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2020
April
09,
2020
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13:47 PM
America/Chicago
For our safety, we’ve all been asked to stay at home to protect each other and our community.
This is sound advice that everyone should follow but with so many kids home, Cook Children’s has begun to see rising numbers in outdoor- and …
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2019
September
03,
2019
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13:41 PM
America/Chicago
The numbers seemed too good to be true. A pool drowning death had not been reported at Cook Children’s throughout the summer of 2019.
Even as the summer was winding down, every member of the Emergency Department knew a fatal drowning could …
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June
03,
2019
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14:57 PM
America/Chicago
Hot weather and summer vacation means Texas kids are headed to the water. Sadly, it also means more opportunity for tragedy.
Summer has barely begun and Cook Children's has already seen 24 children at the medical center this …
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April
24,
2019
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11:37 AM
America/Chicago
Almost a year after their 19-month-old daughter drowned in a backyard pool, Bode and Morgan Miller brought their 6-month-old son to a swimming lesson.
Morgan Miller shared the emotional moment on her Instagram Stories Monday and her post has now …
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2018
July
30,
2018
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15:56 PM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s staff has seen the most since drowning deaths since at least 2012.
According to the Trauma registry, 10 children have died this year already. Two deaths occurred in the month of July to pass the total of eight deaths in …
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July
18,
2018
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
It’s a club they never wanted to belong to, but now they hear the stories all too often.
Mike and Jane Garner were having a birthday party for their son Jaylen four days shy of his second birthday. They were at Jane’s sister’s …
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July
16,
2018
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15:51 PM
America/Chicago
As North Texas prepares for its hottest temperatures in two years, the dangers for your child also increases. According to the National Weather Service, heat is the No. 1 weather-related killer in the United States.
The highs this week will be …
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June
12,
2018
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11:57 AM
America/Chicago
Even though she talks about water safety on a daily basis, Dana Walraven still gasps at the tragic news of U.S. Olympic skier Bode Miller’s 19-month-old daughter’s death. Media outlets report the little girl drowned in a neighbor’s …
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June
06,
2018
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11:34 AM
America/Chicago
The summer has barely begun and we are already seeing a record number of drownings at Cook Children's.
Despite repeated calls from experts to lifeguard your child, 19 children have been rushed to Cook Children's …
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May
25,
2018
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08:28 AM
America/Chicago
Hello, friends!
Summer is nearly here! Let's quickly hit some of the most common questions I get around this time of year - about sunscreen, DEET, and life jackets.
1. Sunscreen:
Use it! Even on a cloudy, not-very-hot day! 80% of the …
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May
15,
2018
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11:14 AM
America/Chicago
Only two weeks into the month of May and one child has died from drowning, while five others were seen at Cook Children's for near drownings.
The ages of the children ranged from 1 year to 9 years old. The drownings all occurred in …
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March
26,
2018
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13:49 PM
America/Chicago
Spring is already proving deadly for children in water.
In less than two weeks, three children have died after being rushed to Cook Children’s for drowning, while another three were admitted to the medical center for their …
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