Injury Prevention

Injuries are the leading killer of children age 1 through 18 years! 
Each year in the US alone, more than 7,000 children die from unintentional injuries. One in four will be injured seriously enough to require medical treatment.

Most injuries can be predicted through risky, unsafe behavior and are therefore preventable. Family members, caregivers, and kids themselves can play a role in reducing injuries by learning good safety habits, using safe products and equipment, and following safety laws.

With knowledge, awareness, and a little time and effort you can help prevent needless injury. The programs offered will help you learn how to make childhood a safer, happier time for both you and your children.

The Healthreach programs of Exeter Hospital offer many FREE programs for injury prevention to our community. Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the community. Our intent is to collaborate with area educators, providers, and organizations to provide a consistent and reliable message in the community.

Some of the programs we offer include:

• "911 - Make the Right Call" for kindergarten through 2^nd graders.
• "911 - Make the Right Call" for 3^rd and 4^th graders
• Variety of health & wellness topics
• Home safety
• Child Safety Checklist
• Parent Safety Checklist
• Child Passenger Safety or take the One Minute Safety Seat Check
• Gun safety facts
• CPR
• First Aid
• Bike Helmet safety programs
• Trauma Nurses Talk Tough (TNTT)
  This motor vehicle safety program has been adapted for elementary, middle, and high school audiences.
  Please contact 1-800-4-EXETER (1-800-439-3837) for further information or to arrange a presentation for your program.