Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program Archive — Page 1 of 3
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November 10, 2022
Child passenger safety program receives funding from GM
The Stay Seat Smart Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt recently received funding from General Motors to address child safety seat misuse through education, community outreach and media awareness. -
May 19, 2022
ATV crashes are fourth leading cause of trauma admission at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
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January 3, 2022
Increase in ATV injuries prompts additional funding to support safety program at Children’s Hospital
According to hospital records, there were 100 ATV-related trauma admissions between July 2020 and August 2021. That is up from 2017 when injuries accounted for 69 admissions and were the fifth leading cause of trauma admissions at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. -
December 17, 2021
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt targets teen driver safety
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December 13, 2021
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges caution in toy selection this holiday season
Santa is known for making a list and checking it twice, and injury prevention experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urge shoppers to follow suit when purchasing gifts this holiday season. -
September 21, 2021
Proper car seat use a life-saving practice
safety experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offer tips on proper car seat use to help keep children safe. -
May 12, 2021
Be in the Zone teen driving safety campaign helps raise awareness of dangerous practices
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is helping promote awareness among teen drivers about the negative consequences of distracted driving and rewarding the hard work of a team of high school students determined to make an impact.