Phone Numbers
Directory assistance
(203) 688-4242
Patient information
(203) 688-4177
Adult emergency
(203) 688-2222
Children's emergency
(203) 688-3333
Admitting
(203) 688-2221
Children's admitting
(203) 688-3331
Psychiatric admitting
(203) 688-9907
Protect your brain! Wear a helmet!
Do you care about how you look? Do you like to be in style and wear "in" clothing? Many kids say the reason they don't wear bike helmets is that they won't look cool or their friends will make fun of them.
But bike helmets are important to protect your brain from injury.
Wear your helmet correctly:
- It must be buckled.
- It should fit snugly and be centered on your head, not leaning back.
- It should not move around or slide forward over your eyes.
- It should be approved by ANSI or Snell.
A bike that is too big or too small can cause accidents. Check to see if your bike is the right size. Sit on the seat of the bike. If the bottom of both feet can rest comfortably on the ground, your bike is the right size for you. Protect your brain! Wear a helmet when biking, skateboarding or roller-blading!
Activity
Practice the right way to wear a helmet. Have your parents check your
bike size.
Last revised: May 10, 2007 (dh)
