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Injury Prevention Center

The Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children's is the only multi-faceted injury prevention program in Arkansas whose mission is to reduce injury, death and disability in Arkansas through service, education, innovative research and advocacy. The center's team of experts works with partners throughout the state to educate families on effective prevention strategies. It only takes only a moment to lose your life due to an injury, but it also only takes a moment to practice safety and prevention.

Injury Prevention Center's Program Areas

Make an appointment with a Car Seat Technician

Complete the form or call 501-364-3400.

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Arkansas Child Passenger Safety Stations

Car seat technicians are available around the state of Arkansas to help make sure your child is safe.

Find a CPS technician or check-up event in your area

Safety Baby Showers

The Injury Prevention Center partners with local communities to provide Safety Baby Showers for expectant mothers. Mothers who attend the showers receive education on home safety, safe sleep, motor vehicle safety and prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Register for a safety baby shower

 

Injury Prevention Advocacy

Injuries are a significant problem for Arkansas, especially where children are concerned. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the state, and our infant and child mortality rates are extremely high compared to the rest of the country. Arkansas ranks in the top five states for deaths of children 1-14 years of age and in the top 10 for teenagers 14-18 years of age. While the number of injuries and deaths vary across the state, every county in Arkansas is impacted by these events. The good news is that many of these injuries and deaths are preventable. Public education, changes in engineering and access to safety devices are a few intervention strategies designed to reduce injuries.

Evidenced-based policies that support safer choices are also critical to reduce the number and severity of injuries. By incorporating evidence-based information into policy, we can help ensure all Arkansans, including our children, remain healthy and safe.

Helpful Documents

Contact IPC

For more information on the Injury Prevention Center at Arkansas Children's Hospital, call 501-364-3400 or email us at injuryprevention@archildrens.org.

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