Trauma Prevention

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Good Samaritan Medical Center promotes a culture of safety and trauma awareness in our local community by partnering with residents, community organizations, and healthcare providers to understand how injuries happen and how to prevent them. As a Trauma Center, we see many injuries as a result of a fall, motor vehicle collision, bicycle or pedestrian collision, or act of violence. Our Injury Prevention Programs provide evidence-based resources and education to the community to help prevent life-changing injuries or death.

What is an Injury Prevention Program?

Our injury prevention programs provide resources and education to the community to help prevent life-changing injuries or death in topics such as:

Fall prevention
Motor Vehicle Safety
Brain Injury Prevention
First Aid/Emergency Prevention

Please contact the Injury Prevention, Outreach & Education Coordinator at 303-689-4623 for more information on any of our injury prevention services.

Fall Prevention

Falling is not a normal part of aging; most falls can be prevented. Learning how to avoid falls and reduce your risk of falling can prevent a visit to the hospital. Injuries from a fall can especially make a difference in quality of life for older adults. Learn the six steps for fall prevention.

Contact your local area agency on aging for more information on balance classes.

Motor Vehicle Safety

We spend so much of our time in motor vehicles. Unfortunately, injuries from motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death and injury in Colorado. Following car safety tips, using seat belts and correct installation of car seats can decrease the risk of injury. Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Road Safety website to learn more.

Car-Fit -Car-Fit offers the opportunity to make sure your personal vehicle is just the right "fit" for you to continue driving safely and independently. During your 30-minute appointment, a team of trained Car-Fit Technicians will check the settings of your car and offer helpful recommendations that allow you to use your car safely. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at 303-689-4623.

Brain Injury Protection

Learn more about helmet safety - For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety

ThinkFirst is a nationally recognized Injury Prevention Foundation with educational resources for all ages. These resources focus on preventing injuries that affect the brain and spinal cord but include a variety of topics including fall prevention, motor vehicle safety, bicycle safety, pedestrian safety, and infant safety. The education provided in these interactive classes makes choosing safe behavior an easy choice! Information and activities are available for elementary, teen, and adult ages. For more information or to schedule a ThinkFirst presentation, please contact the Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at 303-689-4623.

Bleeding Control

You never know when you may come across someone who is experiencing a life or death bleeding situation such as an automobile accident, shooting, or other trauma. You could save a life simply by knowing how to control and stop the bleeding. Stop the Bleed is a free 60-minute class that will teach you how to control bleeding for a victim or yourself before Medical Personnel arrive. The purpose of this class is to better prepare the public to save lives by raising awareness of basic actions to stop life threatening bleeding following everyday emergencies and man-made and natural disasters. For more information and to arrange a free class, please contact the Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at 303-689-4623.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention

Help and resources are available if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, relationship problems, family crisis, anxiety, depression, bullying, stress, disability and substance abuse issues.

IF YOU ARE IN A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY CALL 911

If you need someone to talk to right away:

Colorado Crisis Services- CALL 1-844-493-8255, TEXT “TALK” to 38255, or visit www.coloradocrisisservices.org for support or a nearby urgent mental health center.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline- CALL 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/.
Crisis Text Line- Text HELLO to 741741 or visit http://www.crisistextline.org/

These resources may be helpful:

Trauma Support Group

A sudden injury, the accompanying hospitalization and resulting recovery can be filled with uncertainty, anxiety and frustration. The American Trauma Society has partnered with Good Samaritan Medical Center to assist you and your family through this difficult time. The goal of the Trauma Support Group is to help you connect with others and rebuild your life. Find a support group or call 303-689-4623 for more information.

EMS Education

We appreciate the important role first responders play in all emergency situations. We work closely with local EMS and fire departments to make sure everyone is well prepared to handle anything that might come their way. If you are a first responder interested in improving your skills and knowledge, explore Good Samaritan Medical Center’s educational opportunities today.