Community Outreach & Engagement at Trauma Center at TV Langone Hospital—Long Island
Contact Us
For more information about our programs, please call Josephine Peterson at 516-663-9643 or email InjuryPrevention@TVLangone.org.
The mission of the Trauma Center at TV Langone Hospital—Long Island is to provide a continuum of care, from promoting injury prevention to supporting trauma survivors. Our injury prevention, education, and engagement programs reduce the burden of injuries in our community and support trauma survivors through evidence-based training and resources.
Fall Prevention Programs for Older Adults
Our fall prevention programs for older adults can help reduce the risk of falls, which are a leading cause of head injury and hip fracture. Through our partnerships with the Office of Community Education, Outreach and Health Benefit, and community-based organizations, we provide evidence-based programs to build strength, flexibility, and confidence.
A Matter of Balance
is designed to increase activity levels and reduce fears of falling. This program consists of eight sessions lasting two hours each.
Upcoming Virtual Classes
Date: Mondays, September 29 to November 17
Time: 2:30PM to 4:30PM
Register: Please fill out .
Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention
helps older adults increase their confidence performing everyday activities. It incorporates tai chi movements and principles for improving overall health and wellness. Each series lasts eight weeks, with 2 hour-long classes weekly, for a total of 16 sessions.
Classes are rolling. Please contact InjuryPrevention@TVLangone.org for more information.
Otago Exercise Program
The helps older adults gain increased balance and strength through exercise and a walking program. The program consists of eight sessions lasting up to two hours each.
Classes are offered on an ongoing basis. Please contact InjuryPrevention@TVLangone.org for more information.
Stepping On
focuses on balance, strength, and medication and vision review to help prevent falls.
Upcoming Virtual Classes
Date: Wednesdays, September 24 to November 19
Time: 2:30PM to 4:30PM
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Injury Prevention Across the Lifespan
Our programs provide injury prevention resources, tools, and training for all ages.
Child Passenger Safety Program
The Child Passenger Safety Program educates parents and caregivers on the proper use of car seats and seat belts.
Teddy Bear Clinics
Our Teddy Bear Clinic is an interactive injury-prevention program for young children. Using role-play and pretend play, children take care of their “injured” stuffed animal while learning how to stay safe in the car, on a bicycle, and at play.
Impact Teen Drivers
educates and empowers teens to help stop reckless and distracted driving.
CarFit
, an educational program developed by AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association, helps older adult drivers improve the personal fit in their vehicle, including proper positioning of mirrors and seats. During this 20-minute evaluation, trained professionals ensure drivers are able to correctly adjust their vehicles to fit and provide safety information and materials to promote continued driving mobility.
Walk Safe with a Doc
, in collaboration with the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety (NYCTS) and Long Island Health Collaborative, invites community members to learn about pedestrian safety while enjoying the benefits of physical activity on a one-mile walk.
Stop the Bleed
teaches people with little or no medical training how to recognize and control excessive bleeding caused by a traumatic injury. During this in-person, hands-on training session, participants learn how to apply a tourniquet and use pressure to stop bleeding. Participants also receive a certificate of completion.
Trauma Survivorship
We are proud to be a part of the , a program of the American Trauma Society. The TSN provides the support and services that patients and their families need during their recovery from serious injury. These are the program’s goals:
- to bring together trauma survivors and families to connect with one another and share support and information about the recovery process
- to enhance survivor skills and self-efficacy to manage day-to-day challenges
- to establish a network of hospital-based peer support programs and other resources for trauma survivors and their families
- to train healthcare providers to deliver the best care and support to patients and their families and friends
- to build a community of advocates dedicated to improving prevention efforts, trauma outcomes, and trauma systems
Visit the to learn more about other local survivor resources.
Community Partners
Research
Innovation and knowledge generation are both key to preventing injuries in the community and supporting trauma survivors. Our current academic interests include secondary fall prevention and recreational boat safety.