@UFHealthJax Shining a Green Light on Injury Prevention! 💚 #BeInjuryFree

It’s going to be cold out tomorrow, please make sure you’re keeping your kids safe and warm when riding in a car. #beinjuryfree

Ring in the new year safely! If you plan on partying, think ahead. Designate a driver before the party starts.

Gift smart this holiday Season! Are you planning on giving a gift to a little one this holiday season? If so, please do so safely. Pay attention to the age the toy is intended for and any warnings for small parts, button batteries and choking hazards. #beinjuryfree

Burrrr!!!! If you’re using a space heater to warm up, please do so safely.

With Thanksgiving holding the title of “The busiest travel day,” there a good chance you’ll encounter heavier than usual traffic over the next several days. Keep your eyes on the road, drive defensively and always buckle up.

Fluffy blankets and soft stuffed animals are great to look at, but not good for baby’s sleeping space. Little ones should sleep on their own, on their back and on a firm safe sleep surface. #beinjuryfree

Seatbelts save lives, period. Whether you’re the driver or a passenger, buckle up every time. Your kids are watching, set a good example and instill safe driving habits before they get behind the wheel. #beinjuryfree

Our week long Injury Prevention celebration continues today with e-bike helmets! Don’t sacrifice your brain, use the right equipment EVERY TIME you ride. #BeInjuryFree

With over 74 years of combined trauma care experience, our Trauma Program managers and Injury Prevention Coordinator proudly wear green in support of National Injury Prevention Day! #BeInjuryFree

@InjuryFreeKids A8: Micromobility! Specifically e-bikes and e-scooters. Traditional bike helmets are not made to withstand an impact at the speeds some e-bikes can travel. We need better data to track these injuries and accidents from LEO, EMS and hospitals. #beinjuryfree

@InjuryFreeKids A7: Newer cars now alert the driver to look in the backseat before exiting the car. Even better than that, some vehicles will continue to chime if weight is detected in the backseat after the driver exits the vehicle! #beinjuryfree

@InjuryFreeKids A6: the @USCPSC is THE resource I send everyone to for potential product recalls. We also advise against purchasing used child products due to not knowing how the item was used, if it was involved in an accident or if it’s been recalled. #beinjuryfree

@InjuryFreeKids A 4: The equipment used in the rural/agricultural world pose a danger to kids in those environments. While a child may grow up around ATV’s on their families land, they’re still kids. So emphasizing safe riding at all times is important for all family members #beinjuryfree

@InjuryFreeKids A2: We now live longer, more fulfilled lives because of the things we’ve learned when it comes to surviving injuries. Would you rather your child/grandchild survive an accident or prevent the accident in the first place? #beinjuryfree

@InjuryFreeKids A1. Plan, plan, plan. First aid kit stocked, medications packed (in a lock box/bag), car seats double checked (kids grow, seats need to be adjusted) and hands free devices for direction (which are preset, no tinkering while driving). #beinjuryfree

@InjuryFreeKids UF Health Jacksonville Trauma Injury Prevention is here and excited to spread the word on Injury Prevention! #beinjuryfree

RT @FloridaPoison: Injuries and violence are the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. Mond…

💚 Happy National Injury Prevention Day! While the mission of our Trauma Injury Prevention Program is always safety, today is a day to light up the night sky green to bring awareness to injury prevention. #BeInjuryFree 💚

October 20-26, 2024 is National Teen Driver Safety Week. While the focus this week is on young drivers, remember that YOUR actions will influence other drivers around you. If you’re not wearing your seatbelt and choosing to use your phone while driving, your teen will too.

The temperature in NE Florida is already starting to drop. If you’re using a space heater, use one safely. ALWAYS plug your space heater DIRECTLY into a wall outlet. NEVER plug your space heater into an extension cord or outlet strip.