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UNC Tar Heel Trauma Program
University of North Carolina Hospitals is a Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center designated by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS) and verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). UNC Hospitals also serves as the lead agency for the Mid Carolina Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) and as the designated burn center for North Carolina.
We welcome you to browse this site to learn more about who we are and what we do to serve our partners, patients, and their families in our region and across the state.
Latest News
Older Driver Safety Awareness Week is Dec. 2—6, 2019
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
Carfit
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
Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma Funds 20 Community Grants Across U.S.
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
Safe Systems for Safer Streets
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
Getting to School Safely
Here are smart tips on how to get children to and from school safely, whether they walk, ride the bus, carpool or bike.
Press Release – Water safety, rip currents – enjoy summer fun, but stay safe…
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
Fireworks Safety – Letter of Opposition to NC HB 615
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
Looking for Volunteer Coaches
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
Injury Prevention – Fire Safety
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
Dog bites
Parents, pet owners need to prepare for interactions between children, dogs CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Dogs are often times a much loved and trusted part of families, but some dogs have a history of aggressive behavior, which can be especially concerning when young children are involved. Pediatric surgeons at UNC Hospitals say they are seeing an Read More
Upcoming Events
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