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Which fireworks cause the most injuries?
Fireworks around July Fourth result in thousands of trips to hospital emergency departments. Last year, a man even died in Henderson, Kentucky, after bending over to light a firework. According to the U.S. Consumer Product […]
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Fireworks injury prevention tips
While fireworks can be fun and exciting, they also result in thousands of trips to the emergency room. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, nearly 12,000 people were treated for fireworks injuries last […]
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Tips to survive noisy neighbor fireworks
Fireworks or sleep, fireworks or sleep … that is the question many of us will be asking ourselves as Monday night’s Fourth of July festivities get started. Don’t get me wrong — I love a […]
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Some activities may cause noise-induced hearing loss in children
Some recreational activities can cause permanent damage to a child’s hearing. Noise-induced hearing loss could be caused by prolonged or sudden exposure to excessive noises, such as concerts, sporting events, fireworks, loud toys or video […]
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Fire Prevention and Burns
Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness offers fire prevention and burn prevention information and resources to keep children and families safe. Since 1999, fires and burns have been the third leading cause of unintentional injury-related death […]
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9 insider tips to make the most of your Festival of Trees & Lights experience
The Festival of Trees & Lights is celebrating 30 years of sharing holiday cheer and raising funds for technology and exceptional care at Norton Children’s Hospital. To help you get the most out of your […]
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Norton Children’s is giving away tickets to Festival of Trees & Lights
Start a holiday tradition with your family at the 30th annual Festival of Trees & Lights, Nov. 15 to 17. Marvel at the hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and décor items — all of […]
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How to prevent firework hand injuries
It’s fun to play with fireworks — until it’s not. Emergency departments across the country see an increase in burns and hand injuries around the July Fourth holiday. Charity S. Burke, M.D., hand surgeon with […]
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Event and Purchasing Information
What is new for the 2020 event? The Festival of Trees & Lights will feature online viewing and purchasing of all trees, wreaths and décor from Nov. 13 to 15. For the first time, guests [...]
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Thunder over Louisville 2018: 6 tips to having a good time
To make the most of your family’s time at Thunder over Louisville 2018 on Saturday, here are some tips for staying healthy and safe: Save your skin. The weather is going to be sunny and […]
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Don’t let your child’s 4th end like this
“Flames were shooting into her hand. She kept screaming.” That’s how Marc Janson recalls his Fourth of July last summer. Janson and his daughter Caroline, then 6 years old, were playing with handheld smoke bombs, […]
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6 tips to ensure you enjoy Thunder
More than 300,000 spectators are expected to jam the Louisville and Indiana waterfronts on Saturday to officially kick off the Kentucky Derby Festival. To make the most of your family’s Thunder Over Louisville experience, here […]
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