“Child abuse is on the rise in our community,” said Dr. Kim Molik, the pediatric trauma medical director at Wesley Children’s Hospital. “It is now the No. 2 cause for admission for the trauma service in children under age 4.”
Child abuse 'on the rise' in Wichita, pediatric surgeon warns
Advocates said there are things the community can do to protect children, and it starts with identifying signs of child abuse.
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