Trauma Injury Prevention Program

January 21, 2026

Experts warn parents about carbon monoxide risks as freezing temps persist: signs, causes

As residents prepare for frigid temperatures, injury and prevention experts at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urge parents to be aware of potential dangers.

By Jessica Pasley
The Be In The Zone program included a daylong event where students experienced a mock trauma simulation in the ED. (photo by Erin O. Smith)
October 30, 2025

Program shows students that distracted driving can take many forms

Research has found that dialing a phone number while driving increases a teen’s risk of crashing by six times, and texting while driving increases the risk by 23 times.

By Jessica Pasley
Country music star Kelsea Ballerini talks with patients during her visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. (photo by Donn Jones)
October 2, 2025

Country music star Kelsea Ballerini donates $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and makes special appearance to visit patients and families

The gift, provided through Ballerini’s Feel Your Way Through Charitable Fund, will benefit the hospital’s efforts to keep the children of Tennessee and beyond safe.

By Christina Echegaray
July 11, 2025

Prevent heat-related injuries, deaths in children with these important tips

As parents and caregivers are being mindful of safety in rising temperatures, experts also urge adults to take appropriate steps to prevent hot car deaths and injuries.

By Jessica Pasley
June 4, 2025

Expert tips for staying safe in the heat

Following basic summer safety tips will help keep your family safe and healthy as temperatures rise.

By Jessica Pasley
March 27, 2025

Experts urge helmet use as peak trauma season arrives

For the past 12 months, ATV injuries rank as the No. 7 mechanism of injury of pediatric trauma trends at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
January 9, 2025

Sledding safety tips from Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Whizzing along on snow and ice is fun, but be careful: Never pull a sled with a motorized vehicle or on streets and parking lots.
By Jessica Pasley
September 30, 2024

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt again verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center

The achievement verifies the hospital’s ability to provide the highest level of care for injured pediatric patients in the region.
By Jessica Pasley
September 19, 2024

Teen driving safety campaign helps raise awareness of dangerous practices

Be in the Zone (BITZ), a teen driver safety program, aims to reduce teen motor vehicle crashes in Tennessee through its unique hospital-school collaboration to educate teen drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.
By Jessica Pasley
December 27, 2023

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, General Motors to address child safety seat education

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.
By Jessica Pasley
August 22, 2023

New funds enhance child passenger and bike safety efforts

Safe Kids Worldwide and AAA Auto Club Group Foundation recently awarded funds to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt to advance equity in child passenger and bike safety.
By Jessica Pasley
June 1, 2023

“Parker, stay with me!” Local family learns firsthand the dangers of multi-passenger UTVs and golf carts.

Pediatric trauma experts add multipassenger UTVs, golf carts to list of dangerous vehicles that includes ATVs
By Jessica Pasley
May 31, 2023

Pediatric trauma experts add multipassenger UTVs, golf carts to list of dangerous vehicles that includes ATVs

While ATV accidents are commonly associated with high-profiled injuries, trauma prevention advocates at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt want the community to add UTVs and golf carts to the list of motorized vehicles that can be dangerous.
By Jessica Pasley