Our Favorite Local Activities & Safety Tips

Zachary’s Dr.STITCH Story

Zachary, Age 8 Incident: Zachary fell off of his bed and hit the side of his eye on a piece of furniture. “Our experience was great! From the assistance when we called at 3am in the morning, to the response time and direction of what to do. We arrived at Winthrop Hospital in Mineola for 6am (as instructed) and we […]

Safe and Spooky Halloween Costumes

The leaves are changing colors, seasonal gourds are scattered everywhere, and we have a sudden craving for miniature chocolates – Halloween is right around the corner! This time of year is always festive, but it is especially fun when little kids are part of the celebration. We have combined some classic costume ideas with some of our top safety tips. […]

Nora’s Dr.STITCH Story

Nora, Age 2 Incident: Nora took a fall and split open her chin. Her mom took her to PM Pediatrics, where they recommended she call Dr.STITCH. “I was told by PM Pediatrics they could not stitch up my 2-year-old daughter, saying the wound was too jagged. They explained the Dr.Stitch service. I was hesitant, so they also told me I […]

Thomas’s Dr.STITCH Story

Thomas, Age 45 Incident: Thomas went to his barber for a shave. The barber accidentally slipped with the razor blade and cut his left cheek. “I knew about Dr.STITCH because my daughter had used them years ago. Dr. George was excellent, he met me at the emergency room and brought me back to a room where he gave me 12 […]

Keeping Kids Safe at Crowded Events

When summer comes to an end, we look forward to fall fairs, football games, and holiday markets. Community events like these can be fun family traditions, but the hustle and bustle can make it easy for children to get lost in the crowd. It doesn’t matter how well-behaved your little one is or how mindful you are, it can take […]

Denesh’s Dr.STITCH Story

Denesh, Age 5 Incident: Denesh fell out of his bed at home and sustained a chin laceration. “My 5-year-old fell down and split his chin open very deep, I knew he would need stitches and wanted to avoid a long wait at the ER. I am so grateful to all the staff who helped us through our experience. The doctor […]

Staying Safe While Getting Around – Travel Safety Tips for Kids

One of the best parts of life with children is watching them explore the world around them as they grow. It is exciting to see them discover new things, make new friends, and become involved in their school or community. Of course, it can also be scary to see our little ones become more independent. Author Elizabeth Stone says that […]

Bath Time Safety Tips

Bath time is a necessary part of a family routine with children, and it can also be a lot of fun. Unfortunately, studies report that more than 40,000 children are injured in the bathtub each year.1 Since Dr.STITCH is dedicated to helping you keep your family safe, check out our safety tips below for safer tub time with little ones: […]

Top 10 Sunscreen DOs and DON’Ts

Summer is here and at Dr.STITCH we are excited for ice cream trucks, beach time, longer days, and SUNSCREEN! That’s right, we’re passionate about helping you keep your family safe, and that includes keeping you safe from the harmful damage that can result from unprotected sun exposure. In fact, when it comes to sunscreen, the season doesn’t even matter. Sun […]

Regis’s Dr.STITCH Story

Regis, Age 32 Incident: Regis was playing flag football when he collided with another player and received a laceration above his left eyebrow. “My experience was excellent. I was injured playing flag football with friends on a Sunday morning on Long Island. I knew I had to get to a hospital to have the injury closed, preferably by a plastic […]