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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital continues to provide safe and high quality care for our patients. We recommend that patients keep scheduled clinic appointments, unless ill, or if their doctor advises otherwise.
A Mass General research team has found that certain scores already used to assess the severity of a trauma patient’s condition can provide clues to their risk of multiple infections.
Injury prevention experts and advocates call for increase funding for research and prevention efforts. Injury prevention experts and advocates call for increase funding for research and prevention efforts. Key Takeaway • The authors call on public
Learn the causes of scalds and how to protect your child.
All children can be at risk of an accidental window fall. Children under 5 age and boys have the highest risk of an accidental window fall.
With winter’s chilly weather comes the need to stay warm and safe. Learn tips to help you keep you and your family safe during the winter. You will also learn ideas for what to put in an emergency kit for your home and car.
Accidental Window Fall Prevention. Accidental Window Fall Prevention. How Can I Prevent an Accidental Window Fall? The best ways to prevent accidental window falls are to watch your children around open windows and install window guards or window
Burns can be very serious injuries, but they can also be prevented in many cases. Get tips on how to prevent burns, what are common sources of burns and how to help if your child does get burned.
Drowning is leading cause of unintentional injury and death in children ages 0-14 in Massachusetts. Here are some tips for preventing drowning when your children go for a swim.
Even though it’s common to see people text and drive, it’s very dangerous to you, your friends, family and others around you. Learn tips that can help keep you and others safe on the road and what happens if you get caught texting and driving.