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About Malvina Duncan

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Malvina, a registered nurse, is the Injury Prevention Coordinator for Nicklaus Children's Hospital. She is also the Safe Kids Coordinator for Miami-Dade County. The Safe Kids Coalition is committed to identify and significantly reduce unintentional deaths and injuries to the children of South Florida. In her role, Malvina, has led several initiatives to educate the community on important tips and precautions to keep our children safe.

Visit website: Safety and Injury Prevention Programs

Recent Blog Posts

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Keeping Kids Safe During Social Distancing

As the need for social distancing continues in our communities, many parents, myself included, want to keep our children happy, healthy and safe. To most kids, the current situation feels like freedom; they are physically out of school making it challenging to focus on schoolwork with all the distractions of being at home.

Children's hands pulling strings in different directions from a knot in the center

Fireworks Safety Tips for the Fourth of July

Watching the Fourth of July fireworks is a family tradition in South Florida and across the country. It's a time when parents and children share the "oohs" and "aahs" of these colorful displays that light up the night and celebrate our nation's history. It's also a time to play it safe, particularly when lighting sparklers or setting off Roman candles or other fireworks at home.