Community Outreach Programs
The trauma center injury prevention program staff participates in frequent events in the communities to educate children, teens and their parents about safety and injury prevention. These events go far beyond the lecture and pamphlet approach.
SAFE KIDS Buckle Up
The mission of the Dauphin County SAFE KIDS
Coalition is to promote the prevention of childhood injuries through
education, networking and advocacy.
Goals
- To work with community partners to reduce
the risk of injury to children of Dauphin county.
- To educate parents and caregivers to provide
a safer environment for children.
- To increase community awareness that
injuries can be prevented.
- To work for the changes in the law, policies
and products which will decrease causes of injuries.
Did You Know . . .
- Injuries are the number one killer of our
children - more die from injuries than from all childhood diseases
combined.
- Injuries are the leading cause of childhood
disabilities.
- Almost all injuries are preventable if
families take simple steps to protect their children.
- Children are most at risk in traffic and in
their homes.
- For every child death due to injury, there
are 42 children hospitalized and 1,120 emergency room visits.
What YOU can do . . .
- Teach children and their caregivers the
basics of safety.
- Seek ways to create a safe environment for
children.
- Practice injury prevention.
- Incorporate injury prevention policies and
strategies within your agency.
- Advocate for laws and regulations which
promote safer behaviors and products.
- Join
forces with others as a member of Dauphin County SAFE KIDS.
The Solution: What We Do
. . .
The Dauphin County SAFE KIDS Coalition:
- Links with local school districts to promote
awareness of safety issues, resources and programs.
- Conducts SAFE KIDS Week activities.
- Distributes educational materials and safety
devices such as car seats and bike helmets.
- Provides training to raise awareness of
injuries and targeted strategies for prevention.
- Promotes safety for children with special
needs.
- Shares information on available injury
prevention resources and programs.
- Participates in injury prevention
activities, health fairs and community events.
- Conducts monthly, open meetings.
Helmet Distribution
The goal of the Helmet Distribution program, begun in 1995 is to prevent head injuries in children. Helmets are given free of charge to all trauma patients who are involved in activities that require a helmet.
TIPP Program
Injured children and their families are given Information from the Academy of
Pediatrics. These age specific prevention materials are in addition to safety devices that the family may need to better keep their children safe. The program is supported by grant funding from the
Children's' Miracle Network and the Dauphin County SAFE KIDS
Coalition.
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