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The majority of injuries in adults and almost
all injuries in children can be prevented. Simple precautions can be
taken to avoid injury to yourself and others. The trauma program is
committed to providing education on injury prevention to the general
public and trauma education for caregivers at all facilities in the
area.
Lee County is fortunate to have a community
based Injury Prevention Coalition. Members include Lee County Health
Department, Lee County Emergency Medical Services, American Red
Cross, Lee County Parks and Recreation, Lee County Aquatics Department, Lee
County Sheriffs Department, Fort Myers City Police Department, Cape
Coral Police Department, National Highway Traffic Safety
Association, Lee Memorial Health System, AARP, Florida Highway
Patrol, Sanibel Police Department and Department of Transportation. This
committee has developed a strategic plan for injury prevention in
Lee County and is working collaborately to provide injury prevention
education throughout the community. Education for the community is
provided through health fairs, education programs, videos, public
service announcements and child passenger safety seat checkpoints.
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