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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.

May 14, 2019

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

November 17, 2016

A head injury is any trauma to your scalp, skull, or brain. Head injuries can range in severity from a mild bump on your head to a serious brain injury.

July 12, 2016

While the game is played in a virtual world, the injuries being suffered by players are very real.

May 26, 2016

Summer is rapidly approaching. Soon, kids will be out of school, barbecues will sizzle, and temperatures will climb. In health care, we refer to summer as “trauma season.”

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 21, 2015

Why is my dad not waking up? What are these machines for? Can I touch my dad? Children can have many questions when someone they love suffers a traumatic injury. It is unlikely they can process that a parent or sibling is fighting to survive or understand every detail of their medical care.

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.

August 07, 2015

When an emergency strikes, should you go to primary care, urgent care or the emergency room? Download this checklist to use as a guide for common situations.

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.

June 24, 2015

When thinking of falls, many of us tend to think of slipping or falling on the ice or snow. Well, that is not entirely true. Last year, the University of Utah Health Care Trauma Services treated more than 300 patients that fell at home during the months of May through September. Many of the documented falls occurred while doing some form of activity such as walking or hiking.

June 08, 2015

Should we be preparing for the attack of the drones? As the small aircrafts are becoming more commonplace, reports of injuries caused by them are popping up.

December 23, 2014

You hear a lot about distracted driving these days. But driving drunk is still one of the most dangerous choices anyone can make behind the wheel. Here are the best ways to protect your family and yourself.

December 18, 2014

Most home fires occur during winter, peaking in December and January. Use this checklist as a room-by-room guide to protect your family.

October 29, 2014

Nearly 70% of home fire deaths occur in houses without working smoke detectors. Here are some tips to make sure yours is in good working order.

October 20, 2014

Do you take any of these over-the-counter medications? Don't take them before you drive.