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National Injury Prevention Day-November 18, 2022 / Falls Prevention Education
November 8, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST
Injuries and violence are the leading cause of death and disabilities for people of all ages. November 18th is the National Injury Prevention Day. Jamaica Hospital Medical Center-Trauma Division is working with the senior community centers to provide injury prevention education to older adults. Such as; elder abuse, falls prevention, pedestrian safety, and Stop the Bleed training to all ages. These efforts will mark the country’s 3rd “National Injury Prevention Day,” a day to raise awareness to empower communities to make a difference.