sledding

Article - 3 Minute Read

Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips

January 14, 2016

Wintertime activities, like sledding or snow tubing, can lead to injuries. Discover some sledding safety tips to keep your kids out of harm's way. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, frostbite, head and neck injuries, head injury, hypothermia, serious injuries, significant head injuries, skull fractures, sledding, sports medicine
Article - 2 Minute Read

Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

January 22, 2014

Find four useful tips to help you prevent injuries and accidents during the winter months. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Charissa Pacella MD, cold weather, heart attack, ice skating, shoveling, skiing, sledding, UPMC Presbyterian, winter weather
Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our HealthBeat newsletter!

(Tap to Join!)

Enter your email to subscribe

I understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails from UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

Thank you for subscribing!

You are already subscribed.

Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later.

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Enter your mobile phone number

Message and data rates may apply. Text the word STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Click here to view the privacy and terms.

Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips

Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

Never Miss a Beat

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

My Location

Follow Us

Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips

Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our HealthBeat newsletter!

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Become a Member of Our Health and Wellness Email List