This episode is sponsored by Children’s Mercy.
Join us as we talk with Laura Kemerling of Children’s Mercy about the Top 10 hazards to be aware of in our homes! Keeping kids safe starts with all of us and there are countless opportunities to prevent injuries in your own home. That’s why Children’s Mercy Kansas City created the Center for Childhood Safety. Here, you can find educational resources in our community to promote the safety in the home, in the community and on the go. Visit childrensmercy.org/safety to learn more today.
Meet Laura Kemerling
Laura Kemerling is passionate about caring for pediatric patients and their families, as well as her fellow staff and healthcare providers. Currently leading the Injury Prevention Program at Children’s Mercy, Laura has been the manager of The Center for Childhood Safety for the past year. Laura has worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Missouri Western State University in 2003 and her Master of Science in Nursing Education from Benedictine University in 2018. Her background includes providing care in the pediatric operating room setting, adult intensive care unit, neonatal and pediatric critical care transport, providing nursing education, and leadership. Laura takes pride in having served on a list of local, regional, and national boards, committees, and coalitions over the years. Most recently, she has focused her attention on advocating for, and collaborating to, create safer environments for babies, children, and adolescents.
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