Sun, Fun & Safety: A Pediatric Emergency Doctor’s Summer Advice

Dr. Christopher Strother, Pediatric Emergency Physician, in Conversation with Katera Kapoor

Jun 03, 2025

Summer is a time for outdoor adventures, pool days, and family fun — but it’s also the season when pediatric emergency rooms see a spike in preventable injuries. Join 92NY’s Spark Your Health for a virtual talk with a seasoned Pediatric Emergency Physician, Dr. Christopher Strother from Mount Sinai, who will share expert advice to help keep your child safe, healthy, and out of the ER this summer.

From heat safety and water precautions to tips on bug bites, sunburn, playground injuries, and more — this session will equip parents and caregivers with practical, easy-to-apply strategies for a worry-free season of fun.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Top summer hazards and how to avoid them
  • Heatstroke, dehydration, and sun safety
  • Water safety tips for pools, lakes, and beaches
  • Preventing common summer injuries
  • When to seek emergency care — and when it’s okay to wait

Who Should Attend:
Parents, grandparents, babysitters, counselors, camp directors and anyone who cares for children during the summer months.

Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from a pediatric emergency expert and get your questions answered live!

Spark Your Health Talk Series is sponsored by:
This program is part of the May Center.
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