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Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Strategies

Posted on March 17, 2009 by swimjim

Our program has as it’s first goal water safety. And, while it is quite a bit more than this, water safety is fundamentally about drowning prevention.  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Baker Act

Posted on February 20, 2009 by swimjim

You might not know this but drowning is the leading cause of death among children between the ages of 1 and 14. The vast majority of these deaths could have been prevented through proper education and supervision. This is, of … Continue reading →

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