The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, not unexpected trips to the emergency room. Unfortunately, pediatric emergency departments often experience a 10% to 20% increase in visits during the weeks leading up to and following the holidays. In this podcast, Jen Rodriguez, injury prevention coordinator, will share valuable insight on how to ensure a safer holiday season when selecting gifts for children.
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Featured Speaker:
Jennifer Rodriguez, CIMI, CPST
Jennifer Rodriguez, known as Jen, is a Long Beach native who graduated from Cal State Dominguez Hills with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science and an emphasis in Community Health. She is a Certified Passenger Seat Technician as well as a Basic Life Support Instructor. Jen is dedicated to helping families in the community connect with essential resources and share valuable knowledge about preventative childhood safety. Her primary goal is to educate as many families as possible to keep their little ones safe and healthy. In her free time, she enjoys being in nature, taking trips to Disneyland, and discovering new food and coffee spots.