Visitor restrictions are in place across all Children’s Wisconsin locations. Masks are required for all visitors and for patients ages 2+.
Checking in with a few of our frontline staff who have received the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
My husband and I made a hoverboard part of our Christmas shopping, figuring it would make the perfect gift for our oldest daughter. She would enjoy the challenge of riding it, and we would enjoy the thrill of giving her something new and exciting, (And, as coordinator of Safe Kids Southeast Wisconsin, OF COURSE we bought her all the appropriate safety gear.)
But since then so many stories have come out about all the safety hazards associated with hoverboards, which don’t really hover as much as provide a self-balancing board with wheels.
Those picturing a real-life version of Marty McFly’s ride in Back to the Future Part II are bound to be disappointed.
Several colleges and universities (including Marquette University and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee) have at least partially banned these new hoverboards, along with some cities and even a few sports teams. Many retail outlets are also opting out. It’s not just the risk of injury from a fall or collision that has people worried; hoverboards also have been catching fire with alarming frequency — nearly 60 in more than 20 states.
The lithium-ion batteries in hoverboards have a flammable electrolyte in them, and are more powerful than the batteries in other tech such as smartphones or laptops. If they’re not of the highest quality, there can be problems, as evidenced by several online videos showing hoverboards bursting into flames.
The chairman of the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, Elliot Kaye, has been blunt in his assessment, saying, “I am not aware of a safe hoverboard in the marketplace.” He’s talking about everything that’s out there, from cheap knockoffs to top-of-the-line models.
But if you do use a hoverboard, make sure to follow these safety tips:
As for our hoverboard, it’s sitting unused collecting dust, because we’re all too scared to charge it.
When a patient comes to the Genetics Clinic, the first person they’ll meet with is a genetic counselor. But what do they do?
What parents should look for when choosing a pediatrician.
The rites of parenthood include watching your children grow, delighting in their every accomplishment and…overruling their protests when it comes to taking a bath.
As the holidays fast approach, now is the time to talk to your kids about how celebrations will be different this year.
With so many schools going virtual, the amount of time kids spend in front of a screen hooked up to headphones is increasing.
No matter the holiday, celebrations will look different this year, but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be joyful and filled with love.
New studies point to higher COVID-19 risks for women who are pregnant.