Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program

October 26, 2020

Motor vehicle deaths increase despite fewer cars on the road during COVID-19

Despite a decrease in the volume of cars on the road during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driving patterns and behaviors were riskier, leading to an increase in accident-related fatalities since April 2020.

By Jessica Pasley

January 23, 2020

Children’s Hospital, Allstate team to enhance teen driver safety

The Allstate Foundation along with the Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are working to increase awareness among young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving through the “Be in the Zone — Turn Off Your Phone” campaign.

By Jessica Pasley

November 21, 2019

Children’s Hospital urges caution in toy selection this holiday season

As shoppers search for sales this season, injury prevention advocates want to raise awareness about the need to check for safety standards for toys — especially those purchased online.

By Jessica Pasley

September 4, 2019

Kohl’s grant supports child passenger safety initiative at Children’s Hospital

By Jessica Pasley

July 29, 2019

Child-pedestrian incidents increase with start of school year

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt offers safety tips to prevent injury.

By Jessica Pasley

July 25, 2019

Safe Kids Cumberland Valley receives advocacy impact award

Led by Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Safe Kids Cumberland Valley received the Impact Award for Advocacy for its work to protect children from preventable injuries.

By Jessica Pasley