Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls

July 15, 2005 | First Aid and Safety

Every year, nearly 5,000 children nationwide fall out of windows. One of three children will end up in critical care units and one of four will sustain crippling injuries.

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Now that it’s warmer, it’s a good time to be aware of the danger and take steps to protect your children. Dr. Richard Molteni talks about ways you can keep your kids safe.

Seattle Children's provides health care for the special needs of children regardless of race, sex, creed, ethnicity or disability. Financial assistance for medically necessary services is based on family income and hospital resources and is provided to children under age 21 whose primary residence is Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho.