06/04/2026
MHMMC Portland was proud to participate in AAA’s annual "100 Days of Safe Driving" kickoff yesterday. As Maine’s only Level I Trauma Center, we see the results of distracted driving and driving without a seatbelt. Teens are among those most at risk.
Our trauma medical director, Dr. Bryan Morse, has these three tips:
• Buckle up, every trip, every seat: Seat belts remain the single most effective way to prevent death and severe injury in a motor vehicle collision.
• Slow down and eliminate distractions: As trauma surgeons, we routinely care for patients whose lives change in seconds because of speeding, texting or impaired driving. Put the phone away, obey speed limits, and never drive impaired.
• Share the road and expect the unexpected: Summer means more motorcycles, bicyclists, pedestrians, construction zones and tourists on Maine roads. Pay extra attention, increase following distance and drive defensively to prevent tragedies before they reach the trauma center.