Reducing risk with IU Health Bloomington Injury Prevention

As a Level III Trauma Center, IU Health Bloomington is an emergency care hub for 11 counties. The Bloomington Trauma team, shown below, also supports injury prevention opportunities so individuals can reduce their risks.

“Our goal is to prevent injuries before they happen by educating people and giving them the tools they need to keep themselves safe,” says Lindsay Hill, RN, Bloomington Trauma Injury Prevention coordinator. “This National Injury Prevention Day—Tuesday, Nov. 18—join us in celebrating the work this team does by sharing injury prevention opportunities with your friends, family and co-workers.”

The classes, trainings and events the Bloomington Trauma team provides throughout Indiana’s District 8 and the South Region, include the following free opportunities:

• Stepping On | A fall prevention class on how to self-manage fall risks for older adults (or any adult at risk for falls).
• Child Safety Seat Checks | Appointments where certified child passenger safety technicians help with car seat installation and offer child safety education.
• ThinkFirst for Falls | A class to help older adults (or any adult at risk for falls) recognize their risk factors for falls and implement strategies to prevent falls.
• Stop the Bleed | A 60-minute course with hands-on training on how to help in a bleeding emergency.

Hill shares, “My favorite thing about being an Injury Prevention coordinator is seeing the faces of the people we are helping. Whether that be excitement on a kid’s face who just got a new safer car seat or an older adult receiving equipment they needed to help keep them safe from falling in their home. That makes the job feel impactful and like you are making a difference.”

Reach out to the Trauma team at BLM-TraumaTeam@iuhealth.org or 812.353.2666 if you’re interested in learning more about the opportunities above and other resources to help keep you and your loved ones safe.