Jennifer Lindsay - Injury Prevention Specialist jennifer.lindsay@lhsc.on.ca
Languages
English
Language Note
Interpretation services available upon request
Area(s) Served
Southwestern Ontario
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Programs which focus on prevention, awareness and education of common childhood injuries
Helmet Giveaway Program - Provides helmets to all children and teens presenting to hospital involved in a crash in a wheeled activity, such as cycling or skateboarding * also provides information regarding bicycle safety and proper helmet fitting
iDRIVE: ROAD STORIES - DVD available for high school students on unsafe driving and strategies to avoid them IMPACT - Educates high school students about consequences of high risk driving behaviours Period of PURPLE Crying - In-hospital education campaign to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome * educates parents and caregivers on why infants cry, how to cope when feeling overwhelmed and prevents attitudes or behaviours which can lead to shaking or abuse
VIP Program - Education program for Grade 6 students on medical consequences of high risk behaviours