By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA Since the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown in December 2012, there have been over 900 school shootings in the United States, according to Sandy Hook Promise. The most recent tragedy in Texas was predictable and preventable. At Connecticut […]
By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA, and Rebecca Beebe, PhD The Hayley Petit Injury and Violence Prevention Fellowship provides an opportunity for women who are interested in the sciences to learn about injury and violence prevention from experts at Connecticut Children’s. The fellowship program honors the life and […]
By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA With COVID-19 restrictions easing, children will be returning to summer camps and spending lots of time outdoors in their neighborhoods this summer. It is critical for parents and caregivers to keep summer safety in mind. Unfortunately, injuries to children rise sharply during […]
By: Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH, J. Leslie Knod, MD, and Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA Each year, the three hospitals in Hartford work with the Hartford Police Department to hold a gun buyback event. The point is to help people by giving them a way to safely dispose of […]
By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA If you are like me, playing with your child is often a highlight of the holidays. From when my children were very young to their teenage years, I enjoyed teaching them how to ride a bike, play chess, and even assemble their first […]
By: Kevin Borrup, DrPh, JD, MPA It’s a question we frequently get from Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics – can we provide a specialized car seat to a young patient who will soon undergo hip surgery to facilitate a safe ride home? We provide the service through our […]
By: Kevin Borrup, DrPH, JD, MPA Most people are surprised to learn that one in three adolescents experiences physical, emotional or sexual abuse. This compelling data prompted us a few years ago to partner with The Allstate Foundation to develop and implement a program designed to support young […]
By: Scott Schoem, MD, MBA and Kevin Borrup, DrPH Choking is a major cause of death particularly for children 4 years old and younger. In 2016, 255 children in the United States died from a choking incident and there were even more nonfatal incidents. More than 15,000 children […]
