September 21-25, 2020 #PreventTrauma #PreventFallsGeorgia #FallsFreeGA Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for Georgians age 65 and older. Join us in raising awareness and preventing falls by sharing these educational resources. Georgia Falls Resource One-Page Handout Learn more about the risk for falls and what we are doing to prevent falls in
Required Letter of Intent Deadline : Friday, December 20, 2019 Application Period: Monday, December 23, 2019 – Friday, February 7, 2020 1. ABOUT THE INJURY PREVENTION GRANT The Georgia Trauma Commission in partnership with the Georgia Trauma Foundation is initiating a grant program that seeks to reduce the burden of injury in Georgia. To realize this
Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries, and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. To recognize this critical issue, the first week of Fall each year has been designated as Fall Prevention Awareness Week. Fall Prevention week
The American Trauma Society works with other trauma organizations to develop injury prevention and trauma awareness materials for use in communities. Each year, a new focus is designated which relates to injury prevention and raising trauma awareness. Previous campaign themes have included: Drunk Driving, Teen Driving, School Violence, Sports Injuries, and Safety at Home. Check
