Winter brings unique hazards when it comes to children and vehicles. Cold temperatures, snow, and reduced visibility can turn everyday routines—like warming up the car or backing out of the driveway—into dangerous situations. Each year, preventable injuries and fatalities occur when children are left unattended in or around vehicles, even during the winter months.

Winter brings snow-covered sidewalks, icy parking lots, and wet indoor floors, conditions that significantly increase the risk of slips and falls. Each year, winter weather contributes to thousands of fall-related injuries, many of which lead to emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and long-term loss of independence.

As temperatures drop and homes rely more on furnaces, fireplaces, and space heaters, the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure rises dramatically. Known as the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can cause sudden illness or death.

As fall turns to winter, hunters across Pennsylvania head into the woods to enjoy one of the state’s most time-honored traditions.

The holidays bring families together, and often, they bring everyone into the kitchen. Between the bustle of preparing meals, greeting guests, and keeping traditions alive, safety can sometimes take a back seat. Unfortunately, this is also one of the most common times of year for kitchen-related injuries and fires. The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division (ATSPA) encourages everyone to take a few extra precautions to make sure your celebrations stay safe, healthy, a

School is back in session, and millions of children across the country board a school bus every morning, ready to start their day of learning. National School Bus Safety Week, October 20-24, 2025, reminds the public of the importance of school bus safety.

Pennsylvania’s forests, mountains, and trails offer some of the best hunting and hiking in the country. Whether you’re tracking game in the Allegheny National Forest or trekking the Appalachian Trail, time in the wilderness brings both adventure and responsibility. Accidents, injuries, and sudden illnesses can happen far from help.

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As the winter season blankets Pennsylvania in a layer of snow, many outdoor enthusiasts turn to snowmobiling for adventure and...