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                        <title>Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital Joins State and Local Agencies to Hold Life Jacket Donation Drive for Community Loaner Stations to Enhance Water Safety</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-st-george-regional-hospital-along-with-state-and-local-agencies-to-hold-life-jacket-donation-drive-for-community-loaner-stations-to-enhance-water-safety/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-st-george-regional-hospital-along-with-state-and-local-agencies-to-hold-life-jacket-donation-drive-for-community-loaner-stations-to-enhance-water-safety/</guid><pp:caseid>721486</pp:caseid><pp:subtitle>INTERMOUNTAIN NEWS ADVISORY</pp:subtitle><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/a952531f-01b6-4045-917e-48498d83ad23/1920_intermountain-vests2.jpg?10000"><p><strong>WHAT:</strong>&nbsp;<br>Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital, the Southwest Utah Public Health Department, the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce,&nbsp;Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks,&nbsp;Utah Drowning Prevention Coalition, and the Utah Injury Prevention Coalition are holding a life jacket donation drive starting Monday to enhance water safety in Southern Utah.</p><p>The public is being asked to donate new, or slightly used, life vests that will go in loaner stations at several local state parks. The drop off sites include Gunlock State Park, Quail Creek State Park, Sand Hollow State Park, Southwest Utah Public Health Department, and at the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce.</p><p>Drowning is among the top five causes of death in pediatrics.</p><p>Children who live in Southwest Utah are two times more likely to drown than children who live in other parts of the state. Wearing a life jacket in open water will make people more visible to others, decrease your chances of drowning, and help you float with little effort if you get tired in the water.<br><br><strong>Media is invited to cover the event.&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>WHEN:</strong></span>&nbsp;<br><span><strong>10 am MT, September 8, 2025</strong></span><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WHO:</strong>&nbsp;<br>Intermountain Health experts, state and local authorities, and safety advocates.</p><p><span><strong>WHERE:</strong></span><br>Quail Creek State Park Ranger Station<br>472 5300 West<br>Hurricane, UT</p><p style="text-align:center;"><span>###</span>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Community Benefit,Water Safety]]></category>
            <pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:38:00 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>YMCA Of Southern Nevada with Intermountain Health Hosted Annual Healthy Kids Day</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/ymca-of-southern-nevada-with-intermountain-health-hosted-annual-healthy-kids-day/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/ymca-of-southern-nevada-with-intermountain-health-hosted-annual-healthy-kids-day/</guid><pp:caseid>703585</pp:caseid><pp:boilerplate><![CDATA[<p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span><strong>About the YMCA of Southern Nevada</strong></span></i></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><i><span>The YMCA is one of the oldest and largest charities in Southern Nevada, serving over 60,000 individuals through hundreds of impactful programs each year. The organization is committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and incomes – ensuring everyone has an opportunity to reach their full potential and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs; sports to education; fitness centers to evidence-based health interventions; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of strengthening community. Visit your local YMCA or&nbsp;</span></i><a href="https://www.lasvegasymca.org/donate/"><i><u>lasvegasymca.org/donate</u></i></a><i><span>&nbsp;to learn more.</span></i></p>]]></pp:boilerplate><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/a952531f-01b6-4045-917e-48498d83ad23/1920_intermountain-vests2.jpg?10000"><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>The YMCA of Southern Nevada hosted the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day<sup>®&nbsp;</sup>on April 26th from 12pm-2pm located at the Durango Hills YMCA.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>The free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the summer season. With water safety&nbsp;top of mind, registration for our Safety Around Water (SAW) program designed with a specific sequence of skills proven to ensure children have a safe and fun aquatics experience will also begin on Healthy Kids Day.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>The Y offers this program at no cost to youth in our community.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Sponsored nationally by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.peanuts.com/"><i><u>Peanuts</u></i></a><span>, Healthy Kids Day’s mission is to prepare Las Vegas families for a safe, healthy, and fun summer. One of the biggest highlights of the event is&nbsp;early access to the YMCA’s outdoor water park, giving families a head start on summer fun before it officially opens for the season.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>In addition,&nbsp;engaging safety around water demonstrations&nbsp;will be offered, helping parents and kids learn essential tips to stay safe in and around the water. The day also features a variety of community vendors, making it a celebration for the whole family.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>"It’s crucial for kids to stay active during the summer, both physically and mentally," said Shene Tracy, Sr, experience director for the YMCA of Southern Nevada. “At the Y, we’re dedicated to providing families with the resources they need to build healthy habits year-round. Healthy Kids Day is a fun, free community event designed to encourage families to explore all the amazing summer activities the Y has to offer.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Locally, Healthy Kids Day is sponsored by Intermountain Health, and POOLCORP.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Intermountain Health has made children health and safety part of their main health priorities. The critical areas were identified as part of the current&nbsp;</span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/sc10media/files/intermountain-health/community-benefit/chna-2022/intermountain-health-community-health-needs-assessment-southern-nevada_updated.ashx"><u>Community Health Needs Assessment</u></a><span>, which was built from extensive research from local health status, health needs, and assets that allow the nonprofit health system to inform and identify key local area health priorities, including the sustaining health needs of children and families.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children in Las Vegas and the surrounding area.&nbsp;The majority of drowning deaths occur in family pools. The most common drowning victim is a child four years of age or younger, occurring between noon and dinner. These tragedies often occur while parents are home and there is a brief lapse in supervision.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>“We encourage parents and youth to learn the ABCD’s of drowning prevention: Adult Supervision, Barriers like self-closing gates, Classes, swimming, water safety & CPR and devices like life jackets,” said Will Rucker, community health director for Nevada for Intermountain Health. “There is no substitute for active adult supervision, which is why we recommend an “adult water watcher” be assigned any time children are swimming or around water to prevent drowning.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Today, Intermountain Health donated 129 life jackets to the YMCA of Southern Nevada to be used for free at the four waterpark YMCA locations.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>Intermountain announced in October, plans to build Nevada’s&nbsp;</span><a href="https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-unveils-sign-at-site-of-future-stand-alone-comprehensive-childrens-hospital-in-las-vegas/"><u>first comprehensive stand-alone children’s hospital.</u></a><span>The facility, set to&nbsp;be located in&nbsp;the UNLV Research and Technology Park, is projected to be completed by 2030, providing specialized pediatric care to meet the growing needs of the region.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:start;"><span>For more information, contact the YMCA of Southern Nevada at (702) 240-9622 or visit&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.lasvegasymca.org/" target="_blank"><span>lasvegasymca.org</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span># # #</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Las Vegas,Las Vegas Children&#039;s Hospital,Nevada,Nevada Children&#039;s Hospital,children,Children&#039;s Health,Children&#039;s Hospital,Childrens safety,Water Safety,Community Health,Community Benefit,Community Support,community wellness]]></category>
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                        <title>La YMCA del Sur de Nevada organizó el Día del Niño Saludable anual el 26 de abril</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/la-ymca-del-sur-de-nevada-organizo-el-dia-del-nino-saludable-anual-el-26-de-abril/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/la-ymca-del-sur-de-nevada-organizo-el-dia-del-nino-saludable-anual-el-26-de-abril/</guid><pp:caseid>706430</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/a952531f-01b6-4045-917e-48498d83ad23/1920_intermountain-vests2.jpg?10000"><p><span>Las Vegas. La YMCA del sur de Nevada organizó el Healthy Kids Day<sup>®</sup> (Día del Niño Saludable) anual el 26 de abril de 12&nbsp;p.&nbsp;m. a 2&nbsp;p.&nbsp;m. en la YMCA de Durango Hills. El evento anual y gratuito ofrece una variedad de actividades familiares para fomentar la salud de los niños, de las familias y un comienzo saludable de la temporada de verano. Teniendo presente la seguridad en el agua, en el Día del Niño Saludable también comenzará la inscripción para nuestro programa Seguros cerca del agua (SAW, por sus siglas en inglés), que está diseñado con una secuencia específica de habilidades probadas para garantizar que los niños tengan una experiencia acuática segura y divertida. La YMCA ofrece este programa sin costo para los jóvenes de nuestra comunidad.</span></p><p><span>Patrocinado a nivel nacional por </span><a href="https://www.peanuts.com/"><i><span>Peanuts</span></i></a><span>, la misión del Día del Niño Saludable es preparar a las familias de Las Vegas para un verano seguro, saludable y divertido. Uno de los aspectos más destacados del evento es el acceso anticipado al parque acuático al aire libre de la YMCA, que les permite a las familias disfrutar de la diversión veraniega antes de la apertura oficial. Además, se ofrecerán demostraciones interesantes de seguridad en el agua, que ayudarán a padres y niños a aprender los consejos imprescindibles para mantenerse seguros en el agua y cerca de ella. La jornada también contará con la presencia de distintos proveedores de la comunidad, lo que la convertirá en una celebración para toda la familia.</span></p><p><span>“Es fundamental que los niños se mantengan activos durante el verano, tanto física como mentalmente”, indicó Shene Tracy, directora sénior de Experiencia de la YMCA del sur de Nevada. “En la YMCA, nos dedicamos a ofrecer a las familias los recursos que necesitan para crear hábitos saludables durante todo el año. El Día del Niño Saludable es un evento comunitario divertido y gratuito diseñado para animar a las familias a explorar todas las actividades estupendas de verano que ofrece la YMCA”.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>A nivel local, el Día del Niño Saludable cuenta con el patrocinio de Intermountain Health y POOLCORP.</span></p><p><span>Intermountain Health hizo que la salud y la seguridad de los niños sea una de sus prioridades de salud principales. Se identificaron las áreas importantes como parte de la </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/sc10media/files/intermountain-health/community-benefit/chna-2022/intermountain-health-community-health-needs-assessment-southern-nevada_updated.ashx"><span>Evaluación de necesidades de salud comunitaria</span></a><span> actual, que se creó a partir de una amplia investigación del estado de salud local, las necesidades de salud y los activos que permiten al sistema de salud sin fines de lucro informar e identificar las prioridades clave de salud del área local, incluidas las necesidades de salud sostenibles de los niños y las familias.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Ahogarse es una de las principales causas de muerte infantil en Las Vegas y sus alrededores.&nbsp;La mayoría de las muertes por ahogamiento se producen en las piletas de las familias. Las víctimas de ahogamiento más comunes son los niños menores de cuatro años y se producen entre el mediodía y la cena. Estas tragedias suelen ocurrir cuando los padres están en el hogar y hay un pequeño lapso en la supervisión.</span></p><p><span>“Recomendamos a los padres y jóvenes a que aprendan los principios básicos de la prevención del ahogamiento: supervisión de un adulto, barreras como puertas de cierre automático, clases, natación, seguridad en el agua y RCP, y dispositivos como chalecos salvavidas”, informó Will Rucker, director de Intermountain Community Health en Nevada. “No hay nada que pueda sustituir la supervisión activa de un adulto, por lo que recomendamos que se asigne un ‘adulto vigilante del agua’ cada vez que los niños estén nadando o cerca del agua para evitar que se ahoguen”.</span></p><p><span>Actualmente, Intermountain Health ha donado 129&nbsp;chalecos salvavidas a la YMCA del sur de Nevada para que se utilicen de manera gratuita en las cuatro sedes de la YMCA de los parques acuáticos.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>En octubre, Intermountain anunció su intención de construir el&nbsp;</span><a href="https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-health-unveils-sign-at-site-of-future-stand-alone-comprehensive-childrens-hospital-in-las-vegas/"><span>primer hospital infantil independiente</span></a><span> de Nevada. Se prevé que el centro, situado en&nbsp;el Research and Technology Park de la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV, por sus siglas en inglés), esté terminado en 2030 y ofrezca atención pediátrica especializada para satisfacer las crecientes necesidades de la región.</span></p><p><span>Si quiere obtener más información, comuníquese con la YMCA del sur de Nevada al (702) 240-9622 o visite&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.lasvegasymca.org/" target="_blank"><span>lasvegasymca.org</span></a><span>. &nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span># # #</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spanish News Releases,YMCA,Community Health,Community Support,Community Benefit,community wellness,children,Children&#039;s Health,Childrens safety,Las Vegas Children&#039;s Hospital,Nevada Children&#039;s Hospital,Water Safety]]></category>
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                        <title>Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital dona cientos de chalecos salvavidas a puestos de renta en Utah</title>
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                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-primary-childrens-hospital-dona-cientos-de-chalecos-salvavidas-a-puestos-de-renta-en-utah/</guid><pp:caseid>632607</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/8092e37d-2824-4fb6-9c60-34ba4e8381c3/1920_img-1303.jpg?10000"><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="background-color:white;">Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital donará 900&nbsp;chalecos a puestos de renta de chalecos salvavidas en todo el estado para contribuir a la seguridad de las familias en el agua este verano.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Dado que el Día de los Caídos se considera el inicio del verano, los expertos en seguridad del Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital lanzan un comunicado: tanto los chalecos como la supervisión son aspectos fundamentales para cuidar a los niños en el agua&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Intermountain Primary Children’s ha colaborado con agencias de salud y de la comunidad locales de todo el estado para proporcionar chalecos salvavidas a varios puestos de renta para la gente que quiera disfrutar del agua este verano.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Estos chalecos están disponibles por orden de llegada y en varios talles, tanto para niños como adultos, y deben devolverse al final de la jornada.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“El ahogamiento es la segunda causa principal de lesiones mortales prevenibles entre los niños de Utah menores de 14 años y el 70 por ciento de las muertes por ahogamiento se producen entre mayo y agosto”, afirma el Dr. Wing Province, director médico y médico de medicina de emergencia del Intermountain Park City Hospital.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Según el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos, aproximadamente un tercio de los ahogamientos en Utah suceden en lagos, ríos, canales y otros cuerpos de agua.&nbsp;Los estudios muestran que la mayoría de los ahogamientos pudieron haberse prevenido con el uso de un chaleco salvavidas.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“La meta del programa de renta de chalecos salvavidas es que sean más accesibles y así poder incrementar su uso en actividades acuáticas. También sirve como oportunidad para poder concientizar al público acerca del uso adecuado de los chalecos salvavidas”, comentó Karlee Kump, jefa de salud comunitaria del Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>"Ya sea un centro recreativo en el condado de Salt Lake o uno de nuestros muchos lagos, tenemos excelentes socios, como Intermountain Health, que también se preocupan por mantener a los niños seguros mientras están en el agua", dijo McKell Christensen, de la Coalición de Prevención de Ahogamientos de Utah. "Sin embargo, todos debemos recordar que nunca hay un sustituto para la supervisión de un adulto en el agua y usar un chaleco salvavidas puede salvar una vida".</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Lance y Danielle Bradshaw, de Draper, afirman que hubieran deseado tener puestos de renta de chalecos salvavidas hace dos años cuando sufrieron un accidente el 29 de junio de 2022 en Blackridge Reservoir.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Danielle, una buena nadadora, se encontraba en una balsa con sus hijas, de 2 y 5 años, cuando volcaron mientras intentaban sacar basura del agua.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Nos cuenta que tuvo que hacer un gran esfuerzo para mantenerse a flote mientras sostenía a sus hijas.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Un grupo de personas las vio en el agua, oyó sus gritos de auxilio y las llevó a la orilla.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>El hijo de Danielle consiguió ponerla a salvo, pero ella sufrió un paro cardíaco.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Lance, quien estaba en camino para reunirse con su familia con chalecos salvavidas, recibió una llamada desesperada de su hija de 10 años diciendo: “Mamá se ahogó y ya no respira”.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Antes de que Lance pudiera llegar, un oficial de policía fuera de servicio intervino y rápidamente comenzó a hacerle RCP.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Luego de pasar un día en el hospital, Danielle volvió con su esposo y sus ocho hijos y le agradeció al oficial por su rápida respuesta.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>&nbsp;“No tengo palabras para agradecer a aquellos que no dudaron en ayudar y salvarnos”, mencionó Danielle. “Ahora me doy cuenta que siempre es mejor prevenir que curar”, afirma Danielle.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“La realidad es que siempre hay que estar preparados por cualquier cosa que pueda pasar” dijo Lance. “Todos deberían tener el hábito de usar chaleco salvavidas, aún en aguas poco profundas ”.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Los expertos en seguridad del Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital coinciden. Dicen que la mejor prevención es llevar un chaleco aprobado por la guardia costera y la supervisión adecuada de un adulto.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>Estas son otras formas de mantener a los niños a salvo cerca del agua:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Designe a un “vigilante acuático” para que supervise a los niños sin distracciones. Establezca turnos y cree una referencia visual, como un cordón o una gorra, para que todos sepan quién vigila.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Drene por completo las piscinas para niños y las cubetas y póngalas boca abajo cuando no las utilice.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Asegúrese de que la familia entera sepa nadar.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Asegúrese de que los niños utilicen chalecos aprobados por la guardia costera en lugar de flotadores de brazo, que se pueden desinflar o salir de los brazos del niño.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Cierre las piscinas y jacuzzis (hot tubs) con puertas de cierre automático y bloqueo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Enséñeles a los niños a mantenerse alejados del agua cuando vayan de excursión o campamento.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Si un niño se pierde, siempre compruebe primero el agua más cercana.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Si un niño se cae en aguas correntosas, llame al 911. No salte tras ellos.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Aprenda RCP.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>Si irá a uno de los lagos, reservas o ríos de Utah para divertirse, a continuación, le ofrecemos consejos adicionales para mantener la seguridad de su familia:&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Utilice un chaleco salvavidas aprobado por la guardia costera.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Ser un buen nadador no garantiza la seguridad.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Tanto niños como adolescentes deberían nadar con un adulto.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Recuerde que los adolescentes son un grupo en riesgo que también necesita recordatorios y ser supervisado. Suelen ser muy confiados e impulsivos, lo que puede ser peligroso en aguas abiertas.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Nadar solo nunca es buena idea.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Conozca sus alrededores Los lagos aún están muy fríos y pueden afectar rápidamente a los nadadores con calambres peligrosos, estado de shock, hipotermia y dificultad para respirar.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Si alguien se encuentra en peligro en aguas abiertas, no nade para salvarlo. En su lugar, lance algo para que puedan flotar y pida ayuda.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• El alcohol y la natación no van de la mano.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>La prevención de lesiones forma parte del proyecto de Intermountain Health de más de $600&nbsp;millones, </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/foundation/primary-promise" target="_blank"><span>Promesa Principal</span></a><span>, destinado a crear el sistema sanitario de niños modelo del país. Esta campaña histórica es una asociación entre Intermountain Health y sus comunidades y ha recaudado más de $500&nbsp;millones hasta la fecha.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Para más información acerca de la seguridad de los niños y la prevención de lesiones, visite </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/wellness-prevention/kids-in-cars" target="_blank"><span>primarychildrens.org/safety</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Los puestos de renta de chalecos salvavidas se encuentran en las siguientes ubicaciones: Lincoln Beach, Vineyard Beach, Lindon Marina, American Fork Marina, Saratoga Springs Marina, The Knolls, Mill Race, Sandy Beach, Utah Lake State Park 1 y 2, Saratoga Springs Marina 2, Saratoga Springs North Marina, Bear Lake State Park, Hyrum State Park, Starvation Boat Ramp, Jordanelle Reservoir, Otter Creek, Halls Crossing Marina, Quail Creek, Sand Hollow, y algunos centros de recreación de Salt Lake .</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Spanish News Releases,Summer Safety Tips,Community Health,Trauma,Water Safety,Summer Safety,Intermountain Primary Children&#039;s Hospital]]></category>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 12:49:29 -0600</pubDate>
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                        <title>Intermountain Primary Children&#039;s Hospital Donates 900 Life Jackets</title>
                        <link>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-primary-childrens-hospital-donates-900-life-jackets/</link>
                        <guid>https://news.intermountainhealth.org/intermountain-primary-childrens-hospital-donates-900-life-jackets/</guid><pp:caseid>632443</pp:caseid><description><![CDATA[<img src="https://content.presspage.com/uploads/2804/bda9befc-2eab-4bb2-b6b6-5f32f25e4618/1920_lifejackets.jpg?10000"><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span style="background-color:white;">Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is donating 900 life jackets to Life Jacket Loaner Stations across the state to help keep families safe around water this summer.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>With Memorial Day viewed as the start of summer, safety experts at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital are issuing a reminder: Life jackets and supervision are critical to keeping kids safe around the water.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Intermountain Primary Children’s has collaborated with local health and community agencies throughout the state to provide life jackets for various loaner stations for people getting out this summer to enjoy the water.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>The life jackets are available<strong> </strong>to borrow on a first come, first served basis in various sizes for children to adults and should be returned at the end of the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable injury death for Utah children under age 14, with 70 percent of drowning deaths happening between May and August,” said Wing Province, MD, Intermountain Park City Hospital chief medical officer and emergency medicine physician.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>About one-third of drownings in Utah occur in lakes, rivers, canals, and other bodies of water, according to the Utah Department of Health & Human Services.&nbsp;Research also shows that most drownings could have been prevented if a life jacket had been worn.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“The goals for the life jacket loaner program are to make life jackets more available and increase the wearing of life jackets during water-based activities. It’s also an opportunity to educate the public on the proper use and fit of life jackets,’ said Karlee Kump, community health manager at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“Whether a rec center in Salt Lake County or one of our many lakes, we have great partners, like Intermountain Health who are also concerned about keeping kids safe while in the water,” said McKell Christensen, Utah Drowning Prevention Coalition. “However, we all need to remember, there is never a substitution for adult supervision in the water and wearing a life jacket can save a life.”&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Lance and Danielle Bradshaw of Draper say they wish a life jacket loaner station would have been an option for them two years ago when they had a freak accident on June 29, 2022, at Blackridge Reservoir.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Danielle, who is a good swimmer, was on a raft with her girls, ages 2 and 5, when they flipped over while trying to retrieve some garbage.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>She says she struggled to stay afloat while keeping her babies above water.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Bystanders saw them thrashing in the water and heard her calls for help and got the two girls to the shore.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Danielle’s son pulled her to safety, but she was in cardiac arrest.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Lance, who was on his way to meet his family with life jackets, received a frantic call from his 10-year-old daughter, saying, “Mommy drowned and isn’t breathing anymore.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Before Lance could get there, an off-duty police officer jumped into action and quickly started CPR.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>After spending one night in the hospital, Danielle was back with her husband and eight kids and giving thanks for the officer’s quick response.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>&nbsp;“There’s no way to repay those who didn’t hesitate to step-in and save us,” said Danielle. “I realize now it’s always better to be safe and cautious than to be sorry,” said Danielle.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>“The reality is you always want to be prepared for whatever might happen,” said Lance. “Everyone should get in a habit of wearing a life jacket, even in shallow water.”</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Safety experts at Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital agree. They say the best prevention comes from a Coast Guard-approved jacket and appropriate adult supervision.</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>Here are some other ways keep young children safe around water:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Appoint a “water watcher” to supervise children without distraction. Take shifts and create a visual cue, like a lanyard or silly hat, so everyone knows who’s watching.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Fully drain kiddie pools and buckets and turn them upside down when not in use.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Ensure the whole family learns to swim.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Have children wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets instead of water wings, which can deflate or fall off a child’s arms.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Enclose pools and hot tubs with self-closing and locking gates.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Teach children to stay away from water while hiking or camping.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• If a child is missing, always check nearby water first.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• If a child falls into rushing water, call 911. Don’t jump in after them.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Learn CPR.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span><strong>If you’re headed to one of Utah’s lakes, reservoirs, or rivers to recreate, here are additional tips to keep your family safe:&nbsp;</strong></span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Use a Coast Guard approved lifejacket.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Being a good swimmer isn’t a guarantee of safety.&nbsp;Children and teens should swim with an adult.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Remember, teens are an at-risk group who also need supervision and reminders. They are often overconfident and impulsive, which can be dangerous in open water.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Solo swimming is never a good idea.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Know your surroundings. The lakes are still very cold and can quickly affect swimmers with dangerous cramps, shock, hypothermia, and difficulty breathing.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• If someone is in danger in open water, don’t dive in to save them. Instead, throw something to help them float and call for help.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>• Alcohol and swimming don’t mix.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Injury prevention is part of Intermountain Health’s more than $600 million </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/foundation/primary-promise" target="_blank"><span>Primary Promise</span></a><span> to create the nation’s model health system for children. This historic campaign is a partnership between Intermountain Health and its communities and has raised more than $500 million to date.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>For more information about child safety and injury prevention, visit </span><a href="https://intermountainhealthcare.org/primary-childrens/wellness-prevention/kids-in-cars" target="_blank"><span>primarychildrens.org/safety</span></a><span>.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left:0in;"><span>Some of the Life Jacket Loaner Stations can be found at the following locations: Lincoln Beach, Vineyard Beach, Lindon Marina, American Fork Marina, Saratoga Springs Marina, The Knolls, Mill Race, Sandy Beach, Utah Lake State Park 1 and 2, Saratoga Springs Marina 2, Saratoga Springs North Marina, Bear Lake State Park, Hyrum State Park, Starvation Boat Ramp, Jordanelle Reservoir, Otter Creek, Halls Crossing Marina, Quail Creek, Sand Hollow, and some Salt Lake Rec Centers.</span></p>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Trauma,Community Health,Summer Safety,Water Safety,Intermountain Health,Intermountain Primary Children&#039;s Hospital,Hold on to Dear Life]]></category>
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