Safety and Injury Prevention

Unintentional injury sends thousands of children and adolescents seeking emergency medical care each day. However, unintentional injuries are preventable. With proper education, improvements to the environment, enforcement of certain safety legislation and regulations, and community involvement, many injuries can be prevented. In fact, up to 90 percent of unintentional injuries can be prevented.

Listed in the directory below you will find some additional information regarding safety and injury prevention for adolescents, for which we have provided an overview.

• Bicycle / In-Line Skating / Skateboarding Safety
• Sports Safety
  • Heat-Related Illnesses
  • Mouthguards
  • Sports Injuries Statistics
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Tennis Elbow
• Teenage Drivers
• Water Safety and Prevention
• Firearm Safety

Adolescent Health at Rush

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, is a leader in caring for children of all ages, from newborns through young adults.

At Rush, physicians from more than 30 specialties address the full range of pediatric diseases and congenital problems, from the common to the complex. Rush pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses and other health professionals provide care that aims to fulfill community needs, empower parents and advance pediatric care.

For more information about the pediatric care at Rush visit the Rush Children’s Hospital home page.

Or phone (888) RUSH-KID or (888) 787-4543.

Looking for Other Health Information?

Visit Discover Rush’s Web Resource page to find articles on health topics and recent health news from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. You will also find many helpful links to other areas of our site.