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Sledding Injuries On Rise, Children's Hospital In Region Warns: Here Are Tips To Stay Safe
Although winter snowstorms may bring the excitement of sledding for children, a hospital in Northern Westchester is warning families to be careful, as injuries resulting from the activity are all too common. According to the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, sledding down neighborhood hills has sent a whopping 200,000 people to the emergency room over the last 10 years, 70 percent of which were children. During a typical winter, the hospital cares for dozens of these children after sledding accidents, officials said. Many of the injuries include bruises, cu…