Injury Prevention

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Zone E, Level 1, Rm 129 (E1-129)
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
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519-685-8500 ext 56041
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Call ahead * hours vary

Application

Call for more information

Fees

None

Contacts

Jennifer Lindsay - Injury Prevention Specialist
jennifer.lindsay@lhsc.on.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation services available upon request

Area(s) Served

Southwestern Ontario

Accessibility

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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
Last updated: Sep 6, 2024: Suggest an edit