Injury Prevention

Traumatic injuries can be avoided by providing  education to and supporting changes in behavior among ALL age groups. The Southern Illinois Trauma Center is dedicated to providing injury prevention education to the general public.
Additionally, staff are available to provide  continuing medical education lectures on a variety of trauma topics. 

Please contact:
Linda Riseman, RN, TNSCC, EMT-P
Trauma Education Coordinator
Southern Illinois Trauma Center
PO Box 19663
Springfield, IL 62794-9663
217-545-5397

Some suggested Injury Prevention websites:

• Brain Trauma Foundation
• Think First
• Safe Kids, USA
• Center for Disease Control – Playsafe
• Parent-Child Health Information
• National Safety Council