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It was a perfect way to start a Marvelous Monday. Dozens of students, parents, teachers and other members of the Orange County community took part in Walk to School day, a program geared to re-enforcing pedestrian safety, community building and exercise. It was the first such event held at Hillsborough Elementary School. Principal Christine Kreider Read More

Occupational therapy practitioners empower aging baby-boomers with community mobility options BETHESDA, MD (Nov. 19, 2019) — As baby boomers enter the over 65 age bracket at an alarming rate (10,000 each day), the concern for older drivers’ safety and independence is greater now than at any time in our history. Adults 65 and older make Read More

UNC Trauma and UNC Chatham are hosting a CarFit program on October 11th from 10AM – 2 PM. Read this Chatham News & Record article to learn from our injury prevention coordinator how CarFit can benefit you or a senior you love by keeping you safe and independent on the road. Email Lindsay Bailey at Read More

Programs Include Stop the Bleed Training, Child Safety and EMS Education WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2019) – After a rigorous review process, the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma has selected 20 pediatric trauma grant projects from communities across the U.S. to receive funding. The recipients are from 13 different states and the projects cover a Read More

Pilot Program Yields Positive Results America Walks is deeply troubled by the sharp increase in pedestrian fatalities over the last decade. Last year, 6,227 pedestrians were killed. This was up from almost 6,000 in 2017 and the largest number since 1990. Seniors, people of color and low-income individuals are at greatest risk – over twice Read More

Here are smart tips on how to get children to and from school safely, whether they walk, ride the bus, carpool or bike.

Rip currents are powerful currents of water moving away from shore. They can sweep even the strongest swimmer away from shore. If at all possible, swim near a lifeguard. Read More

Greetings to you all, In service as Chair and on behalf of the State Trauma Advisory Committee’s (STAC) Injury Prevention Subcommittee, I am writing this letter to formally voice opposition to some recently filed legislation, Senate Bill 566 (SB566) and House Bill (HB615), short titled, the NC Consumer Fireworks Safety Act. It is the wish Read More

Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. Southern Maine Agency on Aging is looking for volunteers to help provide this program. This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage Read More

The North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center Donates 350 Fire Extinguishers to Families in Need A fire in Efland, North Carolina launched an idea for fire safety classes that eventually grew to a collaboration between the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, Orange County Fire Marshal and Safe Kids that culminated Read More