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child drownings
Coverage of child drownings in the Nexus archive.
Shana Lordeperson1Diversified Swimmingorganization1Cassie McGovernperson1Every Child a Swimmerorganization1Boys & Girls Club of Broward Countyorganization1North Lauderdaleplace1South Floridaplace1Virginia Department of Healthorganization1CPR trainingtopic1AED trainingtopic1Portsmouth, Va.place1WAVYorganization1
- North Lauderdale swim safety organizers raise awareness after rise of tragic child drownings
Swim safety organizers in North Lauderdale, Florida, are raising awareness after a rise in child drownings. Instructors at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County taught children critical pool safety and swimming skills. Advocates like Cassie McGovern, founder of 'Every Child a Swimmer,' emphasize early swim lessons and supervision to prevent tragedies.
- Health officials stress CPR/AED training to prevent child drownings
Virginia health officials are promoting free CPR and AED training to prevent child drownings following recent incidents. The Virginia Department of Health offers these classes to equip residents with life-saving skills.