Leticia Manning Ryan, MD MPH Eileen McDonald, MS We read with great interest the wise words of Arenal Haut, author of “Trauma Awareness Month: Thoughts from the Child of a Trauma Surgeon” in her outstanding blog post highlighting May as trauma awareness month. It reminded us of how children and adolescents can be powerful advocates … Continued

Tips for Making an Electric Scooter Ride Fun and Safe In recent years, electric scooters have grown in popularity as a convenient alternate mode of transportation, with several rental services making them available in urban spaces across Maryland. However, as with any other vehicle, there are a few important things to remember to ensure a … Continued

Keeping Injuries At Bay During Play Does your child’s helmet fit correctly? Follow these tips! EYES: position and level the helmet on your head, the helmet rim should be one or two finger-widths above your eyebrows. EARS: make sure the straps make a “V” around your ears when buckled. MOUTH: tighten straps so that the … Continued