Stew Leonard's grocery chain
Coverage of Stew Leonard's grocery chain in the Nexus archive.
- A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors warn that child drownings in the U.S. have increased recently, with drowning being the top cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. A foundation started by Stew Leonard and his wife after their son's drowning in 1989 promotes swimming lessons and pool safety to prevent such tragedies.
- A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared
Doctors warn that more U.S. children are drowning, emphasizing the critical importance of quick rescue and resuscitation. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and a top killer for ages 5 to 14, with racial disparities noted. A foundation started by Stew Leonard and his wife, inspired by their son Stewie’s drowning, promotes water safety and provides swimming lessons.