Outreach & Events

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Injury Prevention Programs

Injury prevention outreach programs are key to the work undertaken by the Pediatric Trauma Program. These events are designed to educate children, parents and community members on a wide range of injury prevention techniques. Our efforts to provide outreach programs continually evolve to meet the changing trends of traumatic injuries and the needs of our community's children. Our programs are free, but you can support us by making a gift here. 

Car Seat Checks

Caregivers work one on one with a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician and learn how to safely install their car seat into their vehicles, as well as how to appropriately buckle children into car seats. Car seat checks are by appointment only and last approximately 30 minutes per child. Car seats may be available for those who qualify. 

Please call 734-763-2251 for more information.

Baby Safe 

Created by our Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention team, Baby Safe is a free online course designed to educate caregivers on what to expect during a baby’s first year. It is available to all caregivers, including new parents, expectant parents, grandparents, and others. This video covers best practices for preventing injuries in everyday situations to help keep your little one safe, including home safety, car seat safety, and safe sleep. 

To register for this course, please email us at Mott-Pediatric-Trauma@med.umich.edu subject line: Baby Safe.

How to Participate

Many of our events require registration or an appointment. Please contact us at 734-763-2251 to inquire about participating in an event. Make a gift to support community programming here.