Stanford Trauma Service

On Saturday, May 18th, we will be at Health Matters - a free community health. event hosted by Stanford Medicine. Come join us between 9am-2pm to explore the latest advances in medicine, health, and wellness. The Injury Prevention team will be out in the Health Pavilion and we are excited to see you there! Click on our link in bio to register! .healthcare

We are proud to join for Bike to Wherever Days! The event kicked off yesterday but there is still more to come!

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That's right. Yesterday, we kicked off a whole WEEKEND of bike-tastic fun so let's keep the good times ROLLING!!! 🚲

We have several energizer stations planned this weekend leading up to our Bike Bash on Saturday evening at . Check out our events calendar to find something fun near you: https://buff.ly/3UEL8bE

Thank you to our sponsor for making magical!✨

It was a full house tonight at the Senior Resource Fair! We had a chance to speak about and share details on our programs and upcoming classes. If you missed the event, click the link in our bio to learn more and sign up for our newsletter.

We’re kicking off the new year with some ! Today we held our first in-person class at the and it was a full house! Are you interested in joining us for our next class? Please follow us and click the link in bio to join our mailing list and learn more about our programs!

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe holiday season!

Many older adults fall at home each year due to common household hazards. Learn how you can keep your home safe. https://bit.ly/FPAW2023-Make-Your-Home-Safe

Taking more than one medication increases the chance of side effects, medication interactions, and the risk of falling. Learn ways to make sure your medications are not increasing your falls risk. https://bit.ly/FPAW2023- Review-Medications-with-Your-Doctor National Council on Aging

It can feel lonely experiencing the fear of falling, but it doesn’t have to be. Start a conversation with your family and friends today about how to protect yourself. https://bit.ly/FPAW2023-Talk-to-Your-Family

Tip #3: Your vision and hearing play an important role in good balance, which is needed for everyday activities to prevent falls. Explore ways to keep your eyes and ears healthy to prevent falls. https://bit.ly/FPAW2023-Care-for-Your-Vision-Hearing

One in four older adults falls each year, but only half tell their doctor. See how else you can get the most out of your conversations with your doctor. https://bit.ly/FPAW2023-Talk-to-Your-Doctor

You might find yourself feeling unsteady or maybe you're starting to fear falling as you age. Though that might be the case, there are exercise programs that can help improve balance, strength, and flexibility. See how you can stay strong and find an exercise program in your area. https://bit.ly/FPAW2023-Find-A-Good-Exercise-Program

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury. Many falls are preventable. In observance of National Falls Prevention Awareness Week, September 18-22, 2023, we will be posting each day this week about six steps that you can take to prevent a fall. Keep following us for more.

Fall Prevention Awareness Week begins on Monday! Do you know your falls risk? Answer 12 easy questions using NCOA's Falls Free CheckUp to see how you can maintain your independence and stay falls free. https://bit.ly/Falls-CheckUp

Find Out If You're At Risk For Falling According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one-fourth of Americans aged 65+ falls each year. Answer a few quick questions to assess your risk of falling and get a personalized report to share with your health care provider.

Stanford Health Care's Trauma Department is committed to empowering all older adults in our community to age well and stay falls free. We are partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to mark Falls Prevention Awareness Week on September 18-22, 2023, and will be sharing resources and tips. This is a perfect opportunity for older adults and caregivers to learn how to prevent falls and take simple steps to reduce your risk. Follow us to learn more and click on the link in our bio to join our mailing list for more resources!

Trauma Services at has been accredited as a Level 1 trauma center for the 37th year!

In addition to providing comprehensive care for all levels of injury, Level 1 trauma centers have an important role in local trauma system development, regional disaster planning, increasing capacity, and advancing trauma care through research. Congratulations to all the dedicated and skilled workers that made this happen!

Read how Joseph Forrester, MD, went from wanting to be a professional climber to Associate Trauma Medical Director.

Stanford Trauma Service wishes you a happy and safe 4th of July! 🇺🇸

We hope we don’t see you here this weekend, so please follow these safety tips to keep yourself and your loved ones out of the hospital!

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Gun violence is not inevitable, it is preventable! The Trauma Services team at Stanford Health Care brings awareness to gun violence by wearing orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Month.