There are steps that everyone can take to keep themselves and their families safe from fires and burn injuries this winter.
Injury Prevention
Let’s raise awareness to prevent injuries & save lives. Information from Sunnybrook experts in injury prevention and trauma care:
Motorcycle safety: get in gear
While only a helmet is required by law for riders and passengers in Ontario, there is much more to consider when riding safely.
After spike in injuries from barbecues and bonfires, burn experts urge caution
Our Ross Tilley Burn Centre has seen a spike in admissions this month because of injuries caused by barbecues and bonfires. Read their tips on how to...
Tips for preventing falls in the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic
Over the course of the current pandemic, many elderly people have remained at home and self-isolating to help protect against COVID-19. Elderly...
Staying safe during COVID-19 self-isolation: tips from our burn centre
Self-isolating and social/physical distancing can help protect you from COVID-19. But could it actually put you at a higher risk for other injuries...
Preventive and adaptive strategies for healthy hands
Occupational therapist Tiffany Hsieh discusses measures you can take to keep your hands and wrists safe and functional.
Tips for safely using a tabletop fire pit
With cooler weather approaching, you might be tempted to extend your evenings on the patio by a few more weeks with a tabletop fire pit. While you...
How to fireproof your summertime plans
Whether you’re staying in the city, heading to a cottage or taking your chances with the weather and going camping, there are a few simple things you...
Three steps to prepare your family for an emergency
Emergencies can happen quickly, without warning, in any season, and at any time of day. In the event of a community-wide emergency, such as a major...
Skin discarded during burn surgery has useable stem cells: study
Burned skin may not be considered medical waste for much longer. In a pre-clinical trial, Sunnybrook researchers have found useable stem cells in...