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January 27, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

Plans for a safer community

As the number of drownings in Hillsborough County continues to rise, county officials are creating plans to create […]

November 28, 2018 / Drowning Prevention

Parents and caregivers, water safety isn’t a concern only in the summertime or near the pool. Hidden water […]

October 29, 2018 / Campaign Updates

With summer over, parents and caregivers may think the risk of child drowning is lower because kids spend […]

August 30, 2018 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Whether you’re a grandparent or a caregiver, knowing the most up-to-date rules of safe sleep is essential when […]

July 1, 2018 / Drowning Prevention

Drowning is the second-leading cause of preventable death among children ages 1-14 in the U.S., and for children […]

June 4, 2018 / Drowning Prevention

The Mommy Spot Tampa Bay shares the water safety tips that are applicable year-round in Florida, but especially […]

May 5, 2018 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Hurricane season begins on June 1, and parents should consider sleep safety when preparing for a hurricane. It’s […]

April 6, 2018 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Jane Murphy, Executive Director of Healthy Start Coalition, appeared on “Great Day LIVE Tampa Bay” to discuss why […]

March 6, 2018 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Jane Murphy, Executive Director of Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County, shared tips for keeping infants safe with […]

February 7, 2018 / Drowning Prevention

Any family is at risk for infant death, and new parents and caretakers should take extra safety precautions. […]