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Jennifer Northway, Director, Injury Prevention

6 Halloween Safety Tips for Trick-Or-Treaters

October 02, 2024

Halloween is spooky and fun for the little ones, but it can also be dangerous. Learn what you can do to prevent an injury while your kids are trick-or-treating.

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Avoid These Common Car Seat Mistakes

September 20, 2024

Guidelines for safely securing children in vehicles have been around for decades, many parents still don’t use child seats correctly and kids are being injured.

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6 Ways to Prevent Heat-Related Illnesses

June 04, 2024

Increased heat exposure contributes to heat stroke and heat exhaustion – two major health dangers you need to be aware of before heading outside.

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Summer Safety: Prevent Hot Car Deaths

May 31, 2024

Summer is here and it’s important to remember that hot temperatures can be dangerous, especially to children. Get tips for preventing hot car injuries in this blog.

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Pick the Right Life Vest for Your Kid

June 27, 2023

Providing young and inexperienced swimmers with personal flotation devices is a must during summer swim time. Learn how to pick the right one for your kid.

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Protect Children from Burns

March 07, 2023

University Health’s pediatric burn program treats more than 300 kids a year from throughout South Texas with painful burns.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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