Program: Injury Prevention
Organization: Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre

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
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

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

Requirements
Fees: None
Application: Call for more information
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Southwestern Ontario
 
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