Injury Prevention Podcasts

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's Injury Prevention Podcast Series provides safety information about injury prevention for everyday activities—all for the sake of keeping kids safe. Read transcripts from our experts. 

Internet Safety

Bill Shore, internet specialist for the FBI, discusses potential risks posed by some internet activities and how to protect children without restricting their use of worthwhile and fun Web sites.

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Medication Safety

Jeff Goff, RPh, MS, director of the Pharmacy Department at UPMC Children’s, discusses medication safety and ways that parents can be active participants in the process of giving medicine to their children.

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Relationship Violence

Pamela J. Murray, MD, MPH, former director of adolescent medicine at UPMC Children’s, discusses the prevalence of dating violence and abusive relationships in teens and what parents can do to help prevent it.

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Helmet Safety and Fitting

Chris Vitale, injury prevention coordinator at UPMC Children’s, discusses the proper care and use of helmets for your child or teen. Learn more about helmet safety and fitting.

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Bike Safety

Barbara Gaines, MD, director of the Benedum Pediatric Trauma Program and a pediatric trauma surgeon at UPMC Children’s, discusses bike safety and other riding equipment. Learn more about bike safety.

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