Trauma Prevention and Preparation

Falling is not a normal part of aging, and 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 affect your independence and quality of life. Learn the six steps for fall prevention.

Contact the Injury Prevention Coordinator at 303-689-4623 or your local agency on aging for more information on fall prevention programs.

• Injuries from motor vehicle collisions are a leading cause of death and injury in Colorado. Age groups at highest risk of motor vehicle collisions include teens and older adults. Following Colorado’s Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) laws, using seat belts, and ensuring car seats are installed properly can decrease your risk of injury. · Learn more about Colorado’s Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) Laws and attend a teen driver safety presentation by the injury prevention coordinator at (303)-689-4623

• Learn more about Colorado’s Graduated Drivers Licensing (GDL) Laws and attend a teen driver safety presentation by the injury prevention coordinator at (303)-689-4623
• Set up a free appointment to get your car seat installation checked or have your car seat installed at (303)-908-8326
• Visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Road Safety website for more information

• Does your helmet fit right? -Take the Safe Kids Helmet Fit Test and refer to this resource For Parents: Bicycle, In-Line Skating, Skateboard, and Scooter Safety (Fix Link)

• Information and presentations created by the ThinkFirst Foundation are available for elementary, teen, and adult ages. ThinkFirst is a nationally recognized Injury Prevention Foundation with educational resources for all ages. For more information or to schedule a ThinkFirst presentation on concussion education, please contact the Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at 303-689-4623

Did you know that uncontrolled bleeding is the number one cause of preventable death from trauma? With knowledge and training, you could help save a life! Stop the Bleed is a free 60-minute training offered to the public to teach bystanders how to control bleeding for an injured person using wound packing and pressure application techniques, including tourniquet application, before medical personnel arrive. With knowledge and training, bystanders can help save a life. For more information and to arrange a free class, please contact the Trauma Outreach and Injury Prevention Coordinator at 303-689-4623. 

Register online for a class today!

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

IF YOU ARE IN A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY CALL 911

• 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 Lifeline - CALL 988 or visit http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/.
• Crisis Text Line- Text HELLO to 741741 or visit http://www.crisistextline.org

Good Samaritan Medical Center is part of the Trauma Survivors Network, made possible by the American Trauma Society in a commitment to provide programs and resources to patients and families. The Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) provides a place for trauma patients and their loved ones to connect with other and get the information and support they need to rebuild their lives after serious injury. Resources include support groups. To learn more, visit our Trauma Survivors Network Website

We appreciate the important role first responders play in all emergency situations. We work closely with local emergency medical services to make sure everyone is well prepared to handle any emergency. If you are a first responder interested in educational opportunities to improve your skills and knowledge, “Contact our EMS Coordinator to learn about our Trauma Grand Rounds education offered monthly for EMS providers at rob.frakes@imail.org