Injury Prevention

Our Trauma Center's Injury Prevention Program collaborates with various committed community partners, including Albemarle County Police Department, Charlottesville Fire Department, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad and more. 

Avoid Everyday Hazards

See how to:

• Perform the Heimlich maneuver
• Handle bee stings
• Stay safe in pools, oceans, lakes and other bodies of water
• Wear a bike helmet
• Prepare for a safe outdoor adventure

Fall Prevention

• Find tips to prevent falls
• Use this fall prevention checklist for older adults (PDF)
• Prevent falls for young children (PDF) and older adults (PDF)

Tips for ladder safety:

• Make sure the ladder is the right size for the job.
• Check the “duty rating” and length to avoid unnecessary hazards.
• Inspect the ladder to make sure it is in good working condition.
• Place the ladder on firm, level, non-slippery ground to ensure proper support.
• Always maintain three points of contact to minimize the chances of slipping or falling.

Bleeding Control

Read how to recognize and stop life-threatening bleeding.

Car Seat Installation

• Get a free child safety seat inspection
• Read about child passenger safety
• Learn how to adapt car seats to growing children

Motor Vehicle Crashes

• Find out where vehicle crashes happen in your area
• See vehicle safety statistics and guidelines

Distracted Driving: Free Class for You & Your Teens

Get a preview of the class on how to avoid distracted driving.

Poison Prevention

Get tips for preventing poisoning in:

• Children (PDF) and older adults (PDF)

You can also test your knowledge with UVA School of Medicine's poison trivia quiz.

Possible Poisoning: What to Do

• Call the Blue Ridge Poison Center
• Know how to provide first aid for poisoning