HCMC Prevent Trauma

Hennepin County Medical Center's Trauma Prevention Program strives to reduce injuries through proactive, data driven community based interventions and policies.

[Hennepin Healthcare @HennepinHC]

Does your helmet fit properly? Our @HCMC_prevention team will fit you with a new helmet @MplsFarmMarket today. #aquatennial #mymplsdt

[HealthyChildren @healthychildren]

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we #WearOrange to support raise awareness about the importance of gun violence prevention and join in the fight to #EndGunViolence. Find gun violence prevention resources and information for families here: https://t.co/F2xJ2MkuFE

[Vision Zero Network @Visionzeronet]

How are we surprised at huge increases in roadway deaths in U.S. when we allow 3 of 4 passenger vehicles sold to deter a driver from seeing 10 kids-lengths in front (see pic). Get informed. Get angry. Get active: https://t.co/xLMgoSkooT Thx @schmangee @DavidZipper @SafeRoadsNow

[Arkansas Children’s Injury Prevention Center @archildrensIPC]

#FACT: Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the state of Arkansas among youth age 9 to 18. This #MentalHealthMonth, we encourage you to speak up by talking about mental health with your kids and family members! https://t.co/e5rSEPIBqV #BeInjuryFree #MentalHealthAwareness

[Hennepin Healthcare @HennepinHC]

Today a nurse, EMT and nurse practitioner from our pediatric mobile clinic team joined the Woodland Elementary career day. We hope these bright minds choose a career in healthcare!

[Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center @HIPRC]

When a disaster or tragedy strikes, your child will hear and see a lot about it. It can be difficult for them to talk about. Read more about age-appropriate ways to address tragedy and alleviate anxiety in kids: https://t.co/wrx180xZ9G
@UWMedicine @FprFred

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids/Safe Kids Chicago @SafeKidsChicago]

Going boating over Memorial Day Weekend? Everyone in the boat should wear a life jacket. #watersafetytaskforcemetrochicago

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

We’re a coalition of >40 pediatric #injuryprevention programs at level 1 trauma centers across the country, including the authors of the forthcoming @AmerAcadPeds policy statement/tech report on helmets! #wearahelmet

[Hennepin Healthcare @HennepinHC]

Water safety tips for staying cool on lakes and in pools: https://t.co/58z7Siwnys @hennepinems @FOX9

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

oA1: Every day, >600 children are seen in US EDs for bicycle-related injuries. That’s over 10 bus-loads of children!!!! #WearAHelmet

[Center for Injury Research and Policy @CIRPatNCH]

Prevention Q5: What can parents & caregivers do to protect kids and teens when riding bikes? #WearAHelmet?

[Kids In Danger @kidsindanger]

It was an honor to present Parents Against Tip-overs with the annual KID Best Friend Awards last night. Thank you @tipovers for all the work you have done and continue to do!

If you missed out yesterday, you can still support KID with a donation today: https://t.co/wwyZD7qh8D

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Today is #NationalNursesDay! #CDC is grateful for the hardworking nurses everywhere.

Your dedication to prevent substance use disorders echoes throughout our healthcare systems. #ThankYou.

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids @InjuryFreeKids]

Today is Heatstroke Awareness Day and we want to remind all caregivers to make a practice of 👀 in your backseat before 🔒 the door!

👶🏻 If your routine changes, call to make sure your child arrived safely.
👶🏾 Keep a stuffed animal in the front seat … https://t.co/Ww3lQ2j2j6

[Arkansas Children’s Injury Prevention Center @archildrensIPC]

MAY you have a wonderful start to the new month! We’ll be observing #WaterSafetyMonth, #NationalBikeMonth, #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, #NationalChildPassengerSafetyTechnicianMonth, and more. Stick around to learn how you can be #BeInjuryFree! ☀

[Hennepin Healthcare @HennepinHC]

From pilot project to essential community connection, our Pediatric Mobile Health Clinic hit the ground running to care for patients when #immunization rates plummeted during #COVID-19. Today during #NIIW we're celebrating a new, improved vehicle. https://t.co/UxNsW6Qm3h

[Voices for Vaccines @Voices4Vaccines]

Awesome idea from @HennepinHC: a mobile pediatric vaccine clinic.

Meeting parents and kids where they're at to help provide lifesaving vaccines they might have missed over the past two years.

They've been doing it since early on in the pandemic. We need more of this ⬇️⬇️

[Kids In Danger @kidsindanger]

Meet our KID Best Friends Honorees: @tipovers!

This year, we are delighted to honor PAT, a nationwide network of parents who want to see an end to furniture tip-over injuries and deaths. Through advocacy and education they have saved lives. Thank you for your amazing work PAT!

[Minnesota Department of Transportation @MnDOT]

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month. Stay alert and do your part to work with motorcycles on the road. A message from @MNTZD

[Minnesota Regional Poison Center @MNpoisoncenter]

Poison Prevention tip of the day: Keep all products in original containers. If you think someone swallowed something potentially harmful call 1-800-222-1222 for expert advice. #preventpoison #poisonhelp