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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



From the Nurse's Desk

Have a safe winter!

Do you like the winter? Most children enjoy the snow that comes with cold weather. Building snowmen, skating, skiing and sledding can be great fun. Afterwards, a cup of hot chocolate tastes really good!

Enjoy winter, but stay safe and healthy. Talk about winter safety with your parents and read these winter rules together.

  • Wear mittens, a coat, hat, and a scarf to keep warm.
  • Icy snow for sledding is dangerous. Packed snow is safer.
  • Never skate on thin ice. Ask your parents to check if the ice is strong and safe.
  • Throwing snowballs is fun--but no ice balls. They can hurt someone.
  • Encourage all your friends to be safe.
  • Remember: sidewalks can be icy. Walk slowly.

Activity
Have your family make a list of rules using winter words like SKATE or SLEDDING. It's a fun way to learn about winter safety.


Last revised: June 4, 2007 (dh)


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