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February 05, 2020

Contact burns are caused by touching a hot object. They commonly occur while cooking or using beauty tools such as a curling iron. All contact burns are preventable. Giavonni Lewis, MD, director of University of Utah Health Burn Center, says several common-sense practices can help prevent serious burns.

January 10, 2020

Here are a few tips to stay safe out there in the snow.

December 09, 2019

July 22, 2019

Be careful out there.

July 12, 2019

There’s a reason eye injuries increase in the summer—but with a little planning and care, you can prevent most of them.

June 11, 2019

Safety tips for sparkler season.

May 14, 2019

In 2018, the Trauma Center at University of Utah Hospital treated 106 patients who suffered injured related to bicycle incidents.

December 17, 2018

The thrills of lightsabers, wands, bows, and swords are just too much to resist—especially when it comes to Christmas wish lists.

October 08, 2018

Simple things you can do to avoid burn injuries in your home.

October 08, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control more than one out of every four people over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year.

August 28, 2018

Common causes include sports injuries, collisions with door frames, or even a punch in the nose.

July 03, 2018

Don't let an injury ruin your 4th of July.

July 03, 2018

Outdoor fire places and fire pits can create a lovely ambiance and help extend parties by providing warmth and light after the sun goes down. They also can cause serious burns.

June 25, 2018

From the bright glow of sparklers to the thrill of bottle rockets and Roman candles, fireworks are a July tradition. Unfortunately, so are firework-related eye injuries.

December 22, 2015

Every year holiday related accidents send people to the hospital. You won't believe some of the reasons why.

November 19, 2015

We all know about the dangers of distracted driving, but what about distracted walking? Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but distracted walking is a real thing, and it’s causing serious bodily harm to pedestrians.

October 07, 2015

It’s the early morning party that heralds the biggest match up of the week in college football – and this week ESPN’s College GameDay is taking place right here in Salt Lake City. While lots of fun is sure to be had, there are some risks involved. Take care to avoid these five potential injuries.

July 28, 2015

According to the NTHSA, on average, a pedestrian is killed every two hours and injured every seven minutes in traffic crashes.

July 16, 2015

According to the ATV Safety Institute, if a few important safety tips are adhered to, riders will have a safe and enjoyable time in Utah’s outdoors.

July 10, 2015

Summer is here, and with it record-breaking heat. Scott McIntosh, M.D., an emergency room physician at University of Utah Health Care, discusses symptoms and treatment for heat exhaustion.

July 02, 2015

Eye injuries caused by fireworks have more than doubled in the past three years according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

July 01, 2015

The weather is heating up, and as the temperature rises, so does the risk of heat stroke. We aren’t talking about simply feeling hot, or uncomfortable, or sweating excessively.

October 30, 2014

What happened when a University of Utah doctor traded in his lab coat and stethoscope for a business suit and briefcase and headed to our nation's capital? Learn about Dr. Simon Fisher's fight for diabetes prevention.

October 28, 2014

When it comes to health care, there seems to be a simple notion: if it is broken, fix it. But what if putting a band-aid on the issue after-the-fact is not enough? Enter your primary care doctor.

August 07, 2014

Does the Tour of Utah motivate you to dust off your bicycle? A. Michael Henrie, D.O., a sports medicine physician at University of Utah Health Care, offers these tips to stay safe while cycling:

July 29, 2014

While lightning doesn't kill many people every year, you still should be aware of the risks.