ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program
You want to keep yourself and your family safe at home, on the road and at play.
With the ThinkFirst Injury Prevention Program, you can learn how to reduce the risk of brain and spinal cord injuries. You may see Genesis Trauma team members in your community or at your child’s school, sharing practical guidance to help prevent injuries before they happen.
Explore the resources below to take simple steps that help protect the people you care about.
Stop the Bleed Class
Hopefully, you will never need it. But when an emergency happens, you can be ready.
With free Stop the Bleed classes, you learn how to recognize and control life-threatening bleeding until first responders arrive. In one hands-on session, you gain the skills and confidence to act when every second matters.
Classes are offered throughout the year. View upcoming sessions to find a time that works for you.
Fall prevention and in-home assessments
You want to stay safe and avoid injuries.
By reducing your risk of falling, you can stay independent and protect your health. Genesis offers the free Matter of Balance program to help you learn simple ways to reduce fall risk and improve safety at home.
You can also take steps on your own. Visit STEADY U Ohio for practical tips to prevent falls at home, at work and in your community.
For added support, call 740-455-7659 to request a free in-home fall risk assessment.
Motor Vehicle Safety
Vehicle crashes are the second-leading cause of traumatic injuries treated at Genesis Hospital. Find out how your family can drive and ride more safely.
Child Passengers
Protect your children by following:
- Child car seat recommendations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Teen and Adult Drivers
You and your adolescent driver may benefit from:
- Better Ohio Teen Drivers – Teaches safe driving
- Columbus Ohio Traffic School – Provides online instruction on defensive driving
- Resources for parents and teens – Offers information on Ohio’s Graduated Driver License law, prohibition of teen use of mobile devices while driving, teaching your teen to drive, and other topics
Recreational Safety
Explore strategies for avoiding injuries during outdoor recreation, including biking, driving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), swimming, boating and playing on playgrounds.