Florida consistently appears in national "top ten" lists for tourism, retirement - and unfortunately, accidents involving pedestrians. This includes pedestrian fatalities.
We want Brevard County to be a place where our neighbors can enjoy all the benefits of outdoor living, especially healthy exercise like biking and jogging. That's why our Health First trauma team is committed to providing community services, outreach, and education aimed at reducing these terrible accidents and preventing injuries.
We have several active injury and trauma prevention programs, as well as community safety outreach initiatives.
If you have any questions, please email heather.ouellette@hf.org.
Stop the Bleed course.
The number one cause of a preventable death after injury is bleeding.
This free, one-hour interactive course will teach you how to recognize and effectively intervene in cases of life-threatening bleeding. The classes include video demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on training. Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Stop the Bleed certificate.
Upcoming courses:
- Monday, October 7, at 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 5, at 5 p.m.
Balance and Fall Prevention course.
If you or someone you know has had a fall, you're not alone. More than one in four people ages 65 or older experiences a fall each year. Your risk of falling increases with age, along with the rate of fall-related problems - but these issues can be prevented.
Join us for a free course to learn about the prevalence of falls and their serious consequences, as well as tips to reduce your risks of falling.
Upcoming courses:
Tuesday, October 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Palm Bay Hospital
1st Floor Auditorium
1425 Malabar Road
Palm Bay, FL 32907
Wednesday, November 6, from 8 to 10 a.m.
Holmes Regional Medical Center
Auditorium A & B
1350 Hickory Street
Melbourne, FL 32901
To register for the Balance and Fall Prevention course, please email heather.ouellette@hf.org.