Trauma Injury Prevention Programs

Trauma offers fall prevention strategies across the lifespan by addressing the physical, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to falls. From early childhood to older adulthood, trauma-informed care helps identify individuals at risk, promote safe mobility, and reduce fear of falling.

By integrating fall prevention into trauma care—whether in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or community programs—health professionals can improve recovery outcomes, enhance quality of life, and reduce the long-term impact of injury across all ages.
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The “Sandwich Generation” is challenged with balancing the needs of their children while also assisting the aging people whom they care for. What will happen to their physical, mental and financial well being as they strive to serve the multigenerational people that they love?

This program is designed to help you feel more confident and prepared when caring for both young ones and older adults. We’ll talk about the common challenges you might face, how to spot potential risks for injuries, and simple ways to keep everyone safe.

You’ll also learn about helpful resources and the importance of taking care of yourself while balancing caregiving responsibilities. It’s all about making your life a little easier and keeping your loved ones safe and healthy.
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What would you do if you came across someone who had a life threatening bleeding injury? Did you know that people can bleed to death in five minutes or less, long before professional rescuers arrive? Lives have been saved in our community by people who have used the skills learned in this course.

Free of charge for organizations inquiring to host the course. We can offer this in both private and community settings.
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We promote bike and pedestrian safety across the lifespan through engaging presentations, interactive games, and hands-on activities tailored to all age groups. Our programs are designed to educate and empower individuals to make safer choices on the road.

In addition, we provide real-time information and critical resources to trauma patients, supporting their recovery and helping prevent future incidents.
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Ensure your child's car seat is safely installed. Bring your child’s car seat to be checked by the New Jersey State Police and trained professionals from our Trauma Unit. They will carefully inspect the seat to ensure it is correctly and securely installed. En Español

DATE: Third Tuesday of every month
TIME: 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
LOCATION: Hackensack University Medical Center
Helena Theurer Pavilion Building
59 2nd Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601

You’ll also receive tips and guidance, giving you the confidence to install the car seat on your own. This service is offered free of charge, and no appointment is required and the process takes approximately 20 minutes.

For any questions, contact: Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator, Nicole Kilgallen at trauma@hmhn.org. >> Registration Info

Who better to reach teens to encourage safe driving than other teens! In collaboration with Brain Injury Alliance NJ. Champion School teen groups are given a stipend to assist in the creation of a creative safe driving campaign. The top three winning schools will receive a reward for their school from NJM Insurance. Members of the BIA NJ and our Trauma Injury Prevention Program will be available to lend guidance as mentors.
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Share the Keys is a hands-on program for parents and their teen drivers, designed to boost safety on the road. It focuses on getting parents more involved in their teens' driving habits since research shows that supportive, rule-setting parents can help cut crash risks in half. The goal is to build safer driving practices through open communication and guidance.
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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States. A major factor is reckless and distracted driving. And it's not just the teen driver who is killed — a passenger is just as likely to die. Yet, many teens don't realize the potential danger they face whenever they get behind the wheel. What Do You Consider Lethal? is an engaging campaign designed to help teens tackle the issue of reckless and distracted driving.
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High School students are taught a Safety Curriculum. They then teach these classes to students in an affiliated grammar school. This program has been developed by the RWJ Trauma Center in New Brunswick. Our Trauma Injury Prevention Program will work with the teens in collaboration with the RWJ ir program manager and your school. Teens will see first hand the impact they have on the younger children as they serve as influencers for safety!
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Our Think Safe, Ride Safe program empowers local police departments with the tools and resources they need to promote bike and helmet safety among children. Through education, outreach, and community engagement, officers can share vital safety information and reward kids who are spotted wearing helmets and practicing safe riding habits. This initiative helps build trust, reinforces positive behavior, and keeps our communities' children safer on the streets.
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We offer fun, interactive, and educational programs to help older adults stay safe and independent. Our offerings include:

• Falls Prevention BINGO
• Jeopardy-style games
• engaging presentations designed to raise awareness and promote healthy habits

We’re also proud to collaborate with the Wyckoff YMCA to expand our Falls Prevention outreach and support in the community.
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Review of our Home Safety Checklist. We discuss anticipating situations that can lead to falls both in the home and in the outdoor environment. Tips are shared for reducing these risks.
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Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to help older adults manage concerns about falls and increase their physical activity levels. This program teaches people, using proven methods, that both falling and the fear of falling can be controlled.

Key goals of the A Matter of Balance program include:

• Reducing the fear of falling: Participants learn to view falls as manageable and work to build confidence.
• Setting realistic goals: The program helps individuals set achievable goals for increasing their activity.
• Changing the environment: Attendees learn to identify and make simple changes in their homes to reduce fall risks.
• Increasing strength and balance: The program incorporates exercises to improve physical fitness, strength, coordination, and balance.

This program is designed for older adults who are concerned about falling, may have a history of falls, or have started to limit their activities due to a fear of falling. By addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of falling, the program empowers seniors to remain active, independent, and safe.