St. Louis Children's Hospital Trauma/EMS Outreach and Education

08/21/2026

Interested in pediatric trauma education? In need of some CEUs? Sign up for our yearly VIRTUAL symposium! With 3 dates to choose from and the ability to stay cozy on your couch with a coffee while you learn, how could you say no?

https://www.stlouischildrens.org/healthcare-professionals/events/fall-2026-pediatric-trauma-symposium-virtual?fbclid=PAcGRvZgRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwyNTYyODEwNDA1NTgAAadAwP8v0rF4eTF0Q3m-9FyN-jZSYAbfpg2lLjiE40QK6eFEUW2Y47ihgVv-Sw_aem_mmN5dXFAsmKBwK1YT5nGSw

11/19/2025

To help us bring awareness to National Injury Prevention Day, landmarks around Saint Louis will be lighting up green, including Saint Louis Children's Hosptial!

Wondering how you can learn about ways to keep you and your family safe? Call Safety Stop for a free appointment on car seat safety, safe sleep, helmet safety, and/or home safety!

11/19/2025

We're super thankful for our youngest supporters of injury prevention! They want you to know that unintentional injury is a big deal in Missouri for our children. Emergency Department visits for unintentional injuries in kids 0-17 raised 9.1% from 2022 to 2023 😱🤯

11/18/2025

National Injury Prevention Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about injury prevention and promoting safety in our communities. Injury is the leading cause of death and disability in ages 1-44. But the staff at Saint Louis Children's Hospital want you to know there is good news! These injuries are preventable!

11/18/2025

It's National Injury Prevention Day! The weather is gorgeous, making it a perfect day to visit the Saint Louis Zoo and get a free car seat check! Not only will you be leaving with a safer ride, but parking is free for participating! We'll be here until 4pm and would love to see you!

07/02/2025

Counterfeit car seats are on the rise! Watch Safety Stop CPST Brittany to learn how to spot these dangerous imitation car seats and protect the little ones in your life 🚗👶

Counterfeit car seats are on the rise. To protect your child, follow these suggestions to avoid accidentally purchasing an imitation car seat.

06/10/2025

EMS friends… Check out our own Dr. Joe Finney, this Thursday, presenting on pediatric drowning.

EMS and nursing CEs are available….

Accidental drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children.¹ Join us for a live webinar led by Joseph Finney, MD, who will explore the “silent” epidemic of pediatric drowning and discuss strategies for prevention.

June 12, 2025 | 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET/10 a.m. – 11 a.m. PT

Sign up now to save your spot: https://bit.ly/4mNLRVf

The information in this post is intended for healthcare professionals in the United States only.

Reference: Denny SA, Quan L, Gilchrist J, et al. Prevention of drowning. Pediatrics. 2019;143(5):e20190850.

06/09/2025

We love to see the James S. McDonnell Planetarium at the Saint Louis Science Center joining in on Weekend to bring awareness to gun violence and the need for injury prevention🧡

06/07/2025

Every year, hundreds of kids and teens find unsecured guns—with tragic consequences.

This weekend we to highlight the importance of secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from am******on.