Preventable/premature death and disability due to injury is reduced through targeted injury prevention activities and programs.
Special Event to Benefit the Washington Poison Center
An Evening of Wine and Chocolate
Thursday, September 30, 2010
For more information click on the following link Flyer
2010 - 2011 West Region EMS Prevention Mini-Grant
Each year, mini grants of up to $3,000 are awarded to programs that focus on the leading causes of injury or death in the West Region. Accepted projects address injuries in at least one of the following areas:
Senior Falls, Motor Vehicle Crashes, Suicide, Drowning, Poisoning (Education)
Completed grants are due to the West Region office by Friday, June 25, 2010, at 3:00 pm.
To download the Mini-Grant Application and selection criteria, click on the following links
2010-2011 Prevention Mini-Grant Application
Prevention Mini-Grant Criteria
Prevention Grant Recipients for 2009-2010
Falls Prevention Through Balance & Strength Training
Free Life Jacket Program
Reducing Falls in Grays Harbor & North Pacific Counties
Lewis County Senior Health and Safety Event
Car Seats for Low Income Families of Lewis County
Educational Child Safety Seat Flip Chart Distribution
Monthly Car Seat Check Program
Senior Falls Prevention Equipment
Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Suicide Prevention Community Outreach
2009-10 West Region Injury Prevention & Public Education Meetings
Wednesdays 12:00 - 2:00 pm ~ Lunch is Provided
October 28, 2009 ~ Wednesday ~ Injury Prevention Committee Meeting
February 26, 2010 ~ Friday ~ Injury Prevention Workshop at Ocean Shores Convention Center
April 21, 2010 ~ Wednesday ~ Injury Prevention Committee Meeting
June 30, 2010 ~ Wednesday ~ Injury Prevention Committee Meeting
Chair: Chris Rock
(360) 537-4146 chris.rock@goodsamhealth.org
PFD Coupons Available from Big 5. For coupon and information on drowning prevention and water safety select the following link Drowning Prevention and PFD Coupon
Bicycle Helmet Coupons Available from Big 5
Prescription drug abuse among teens and adults is rising. Learn more about pain reliever abuse and the signs of potential prescription pain reliever overdose.
For a great video on seat belt use, click on the link below
Consumer Safety Resource
ConsumerWatch.com is a comprehensive database featuring information and news alerts about thousands of products currently on the market. The website is dedicated to keeping the public informed about product recalls, manufacturer defects, and safety concerns associated with products ranging from household items, vehicles, children's toys and food. To view the website click here
W hat risks observed at the scene? H ow can we keep from coming back? A ctions to take to prevent further injuries M aterials to leave behind to educate the patient and/or family
On-scene Emergency Medical Service crews are in an ideal position to deliver prevention information to a patient after an injury or “near miss,” but providers may lack appropriate knowledge or resources. The WHAM project provides an accurate, evidence-based training module for each of the top unintentional injury risks.
Below are 9 WHAM training modules and tests for the following mechanisms of injury.
Training modules
Tests
There are also very helpful fact sheets that explain why prevention of these injuries is so important.