Bicycling Safety and Proper Helmet Use
Bicycling Safety and Bicycle Helmet Use Bicycle crashes and improper helmet use can cause traumatic injuries. Statistics There are more biking-related injuries seen in the hospital emergency departments in the United States every year than ANY other
Distracted Driving
What is Distracted Driving? Any activity that takes a person’s attention away from their primary task of driving. Statistics 1 of every 10 fatal crashes in the United States involves distraction You’re three times more likely to crash if you text while
Falls
Falls can be serious at any age, but have an especially negative impact on the well-being and independence of older adults. Many falls are preventable; take steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Statistics Falls are a leading cause of trauma and injury
Impaired Driving
Impaired driving can cause a traumatic injury. For your safety and the safety of others, please do not drink and drive. Statistics Almost 30 people in the United States die EVERY day in crashes that involve alcohol-impaired drivers. Young people are most at
Pedestrian Safety
Statistics A pedestrian injury occurs every eight minutes. EVERY one of these injuries is preventable The greatest number of fatalities in the United States are in California Pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States for
Safety Seats
Properly using a safety seat and buckling up the right way on EVERY car ride is the most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car. Statistics Car crashes are the number one preventable cause of death for children and young adults in the United
Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program
CHOICE Program CHOICE, is a hospital-based violence intervention and prevention program sponsored by Natividad Foundation, which provides direct services to victims of violence seen at Natividad Trauma Center. The CHOICE team provides services for victims of