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Program:
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Injury Prevention
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Phone Numbers:
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519-685-8500 ext 56041
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Address:
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Zone E, Level 1, Rm 129 (E1-129)
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
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Intersection:
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Wellington Rd and Commissioners Rd E
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Location:
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London (Central)
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Call ahead * hours vary
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Contacts:
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Jennifer Lindsay - Injury Prevention Specialist
jennifer.lindsay@lhsc.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Programs which focus on prevention, awareness and education of common childhood injuries
Helmet Giveaway Program - Provides helmets to all children and teens presenting to hospital involved in a crash in a wheeled activity, such as cycling or skateboarding * also provides information regarding bicycle safety and proper helmet fitting
iDRIVE: ROAD STORIES - DVD available for high school students on unsafe driving and strategies to avoid them
IMPACT - Educates high school students about consequences of high risk driving behaviours
Period of PURPLE Crying - In-hospital education campaign to prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome * educates parents and caregivers on why infants cry, how to cope when feeling overwhelmed and prevents attitudes or behaviours which can lead to shaking or abuse
VIP Program - Education program for Grade 6 students on medical consequences of high risk behaviours
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Interpretation services available upon request
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Area(s) Served:
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Southwestern Ontario
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This information was last completely updated on 9/6/2024 |
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