| Program: | Injury Prevention | ||
| Organization: |
Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre |
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| Description of Services: |
Programs which focus on prevention, awareness and education of common childhood injuries Helmet Giveaway Program - Provides helmets to all children and teens presenting to hospital involved in a crash in a wheeled activity, such as cycling or skateboarding * also provides information regarding bicycle safety and proper helmet fitting iDRIVE: ROAD STORIES - DVD available for high school students on unsafe driving and strategies to avoid them IMPACT - Educates high school students about consequences of high risk driving behaviours Period of PURPLE Crying - In-hospital education campaign to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome * educates parents and caregivers on why infants cry, how to cope when feeling overwhelmed and prevents attitudes or behaviours which can lead to shaking or abuse VIP Program - Education program for Grade 6 students on medical consequences of high risk behaviours |
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| Requirements | |||
| Fees: | None | ||
| Application: | Call for more information | ||
| Accessibility: |
Wheelchair Accessible
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| Languages: | English | ||
| Area(s) Served: | Southwestern Ontario | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Phone Numbers: | 519-685-8500 ext 56041 | ||
| Website: | www.lhsc.on.ca/injury-prevention | ||
| Address: |
Zone E, Level 1, Rm 129 (E1-129) 800 Commissioners Rd E London, ON N6A 5W9 |
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| Intersection: | Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E | ||
| Location: | London (Central) | ||
| Hours: | Call ahead * hours vary | ||
| Contacts: |
Jennifer Lindsay - Injury Prevention Specialist jennifer.lindsay@lhsc.on.ca |
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