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Injury Prevention Community Outreach @ The New Jerusalem Church of God Community Health and Wellness Fair
July 8, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EDT
Jamaica Hospital’s involvement primarily focused on handing out educational literature on Active Shooter Drills, Elder Abuse/Financial Scams, Falls Prevention, Pedestrian Safety, Kids’ Safety, Home Safety, Stop the Bleed, and interacting with people of all ages from the community one-on-one. Conversations were revolved around the fore mentioned. Seniors were advised about frequent eye check-ups to ensure proper vision, and students were talked about the importance of a wearing a helmet, knee and elbow pads to prevention serious head injuries and broken bones. Exercise programs to gain muscles strengths and balance.