Program:	Injury Prevention
Organization:	Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Centre
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
Languages:	English
Area(s) Served:	Southwestern Ontario
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		Map
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

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