Department Blog
In March, Assistant Professor Cheyenne Falat, MD, was featured in a Time article about situations that scare ER doctors the most. Dr. Falat shared insight about the realities of drowning in young children. Although drowning is the leading cause of death in children from ages 1 to 4, it is preventable. Dr. Falat recommends families enroll their children in swimming lessons and install barriers to prevent children from accessing pools or open water.