Trauma Injury Prevention Program

Don’t leave them even for a minute — keep children from dying in a hot car

Every year dozens of children die of heatstroke after being left, often accidentally, in a hot car

“Had he not had on his helmet, we probably would have been planning his funeral”

Children’s Hospital safety expert makes clear: on bikes, skateboards or ATVs, helmets protect the brain

Injury prevention experts highlight ABCs of water safety as summer begins

Drowning doesn’t look like the dramatic splashing or shouting that’s often depicted in movies or TV shows. It is silent.

Injury prevention experts highlight ABCs of water safety as summer begins

Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the start of summer. It is also when experts see an uptick in drowning and near drowning incidents.

“Drowning is a silent killer,” said Purnima Unni, MPH, program manager, Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

ATV crashes are fourth leading cause of trauma admission at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

By VUMC News and Communications

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: injury prevention experts warn of hazards for teens

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the message is clear — keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. “Motor vehicle crashes are the second leading cause of trauma admission to our hospital,” said Purnima Unni, MPH, CHES, Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Program Manager at Children’s Hospital.