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2026
May
20,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, drawing eager families to local pools and lakes. To ensure those fun days stay safe, Cook Children’s Health Care System’s Lifeguard Your Child campaign equips parents with the tools to …
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March
09,
2026
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09:38 AM
America/Chicago
As spring break approaches, Cook Children’s Health Care System is launching a safety series to provide caregivers with essential advice on road trips, poison prevention, and water safety. As pediatric health care experts, the …
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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
18,
2025
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10:29 AM
America/Chicago
As the Texas summer heats up, more children are heading to pools, waterparks, splash pads, lakes, and rivers to cool off. Drowning is the second leading cause of death nationwide for children 14 and younger. Swimming classes, including Infant …
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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
June
30,
2023
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07:37 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline WigginsAs families and friends come together to celebrate Independence Day, it's important to keep safety in mind. According to experts at Cook Children's, drowning is the primary threat to children during this holiday. Drowning patients …
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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
18,
2023
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago
The Center for Community Health led by Cook Children's joins many community events for parents and families to share safety and parenting information. The Center for Community Health provides education and resources to reduce injuries and share …
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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
12,
2022
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11:22 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleIt’s never too early to teach children to be safe around water. After all, if a baby can crawl, they can make their way to a pool or open body of water. Any number of things can lure them there — a floating toy or sheer curiosity as …
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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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July
01,
2022
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09:24 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline de Bruijn and Linda DiazThe Fourth of July is a time for celebration and getting together with family and friends. Cook Children’s experts are sharing safety tips and information to remember as people gather this weekend. Keep in mind that …
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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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May
18,
2022
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12:22 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleDrowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause of accidental death in kids ages 1 to 14. It’s also 100% preventable.Keeping kids safe in and around water is all about layers of …
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May
11,
2022
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11:34 AM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerIf your child or teen recently hit a growth spurt, last summer’s life jacket might not fit now.So before your family heads to the lake, make sure everyone has a life jacket that fits properly, based on the weight of the person wearing …
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April
18,
2022
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16:33 PM
America/Chicago
Cook Children's has treated 17 drownings so far in 2022 through April 13, three of which were fatal.This is an alarming increase compared to January through May 1 in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017, according to Cook Children's data.This year, 11 …
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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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2019
May
23,
2019
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09:30 AM
America/Chicago
Last year’s Memorial Day weekend was a tragic one at Cook Children’s.
Over the four-day holiday weekend in 2018, nine children were admitted to the medical center for drowning. Two of those children died. Last year marked the …
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April
02,
2019
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11:29 AM
America/Chicago
The month of March proved something sadly true – a child can drown at any time of the year and in any place where there is water.
Last week, Cook Children’s medical staff treated four children for drowning-related accidents with ages …
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2018
August
22,
2018
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12:04 PM
America/Chicago
When the summer began, Ben Olsson, D.O., a pediatric intensive care unit physician at Cook Children's, hosted a press conference at the medical center, asking parents to "Lifeguard Your Child" and warning them about the dangers of …
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