Broward Health

Broward officials held a swim safety conference in Fort Lauderdale to address a recent string of child drownings and near-drownings. Community leaders emphasized adult supervision, pool security measures like alarms and fences, and the importance of swim lessons to prevent future tragedies. Anna Nguyen, mother of a child who died from drowning, shared her advocacy for drowning prevention.

Broward Health hosted its first Bump, Baby and Beyond Fair in Fort Lauderdale to support expectant parents by connecting them with resources, doctors, and information about pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. The event aimed to reduce anxiety by providing education on topics like breastfeeding and birth plans, with participants emphasizing the importance of preparation and communication with healthcare providers.

A 2-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive in a lake behind a Plantation home. A family member performed CPR before police and emergency responders arrived, but the child later died at Broward Health. Plantation police are investigating the incident.

A woman was struck by a gray SUV while crossing the roadway in Sunrise on Saturday afternoon at the 10200 block of West Commercial Boulevard. She was rushed to Broward Health, but her condition remains unknown as the incident is under investigation.

A man drowned in the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale after police and the Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Unit conducted a search. He was found and taken to Broward Health, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities are seeking information.