Protecting your children is your top priority. It’s ours, too. Together with your family, school and community, Spectrum Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital’s Injury Prevention Program helps save lives. Through this initiative and our community leadership with Safe Kids Greater Grand Rapids, our team educates health care professionals, community groups and children. That’s because we know safe kids are happy kids.
Our efforts are based on community needs and scientific evidence, so we can make the greatest possible impact.
Watch our videos to learn how to:
If your kids love sports on wheels, explore even more tips for bicycle, in-line skating and skateboarding safety.
We partner with the Grand Rapids Griffins to participate in Lids at the Library, part of the Put A Lid On It campaign. Learn more at griffinshockey.com.
We offer discounted bike helmets to the community. To learn more, or to schedule an appointment, call 616.391.7233, or email injuryprevention@helendevoschildrens.org.
We offer a number of car seat safety check events throughout the year. All car seat inspections are free and a limited number of low-cost replacement car seats are available at all locations, for those who qualify. Children who need a replacement seat must be present with a parent or legal guardian.
Watch a demonstration of how to install a car seat and harness your children to keep them safe in case of a crash.
Call: 8-555-OK2SAY (855) 565-2729
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
Fix common safety issues around the home, where most child injuries happen.
Support safe and sound infant slumber at bedtime and naptime with simple, lifesaving tips.
Sports are good for staying healthy and making friends, but kids need adults’ guidance to enjoy them safely. If you’re a parent or coach, you can reduce the risk of injury by:
Help kids have fun safely at the pool, at the beach, and even in the bathtub by:
Get expert guidance on:
Find additional safety topics at Safe Kids Worldwide.
You can help us reach more kids and families.
Request a speaker or educational material for your next event, injuryprevention@helendevoschildrens.org