Safe Kids Pee Dee/Coastal

Safe Kids Pee Dee/Coastal Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal, led by McLeod Health is an injury prevention program dedicated to reducing the risk of accidental injury in children ages 0-19.

Our program offers education, resources, and participates in events that share our mission. The mission of McLeod Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal is to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death in children 19 years of age and under. This coalition serves Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Chesterfield, Marlboro, Horry, Marion, Georgetown, Willamsburg, Clarendon, Sumter and Lee counti

es. McLeod Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global organization dedicated to preventing accidental injury. McLeod Safe Kids is funded in part by the McLeod Health Foundation, McLeod Angels, McLeod GEMs, and Kohl's Cares.

On May 2, Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal participated in the Capes for Kids 5K, 10K, and Fun Run at Briggs Elementary School....
05/06/2026

On May 2, Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal participated in the Capes for Kids 5K, 10K, and Fun Run at Briggs Elementary School.

Angie Dillon, Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal Coordinator, handed out medication lock boxes and provided families with safety information on how to properly store medication.

Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal recently participated in a Youth Gun Safety Event held by A&J Fi****ms and Training in Darling...
04/29/2026

Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal recently participated in a Youth Gun Safety Event held by A&J Fi****ms and Training in Darlington, SC.

Children ages 8 to 12, along with a parent or caregiver, received instruction on proper firearm storage and basic Stop The Bleed training. Stop The Bleed is a national public health initiative that teaches bystanders to act as "immediate responders" in life-threatening bleeding emergencies.

Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal provided all participants with gun combination lock boxes.

Congratulations to our newly certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians! During the four-day certification course, par...
04/24/2026

Congratulations to our newly certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians!

During the four-day certification course, participants learned about different types of car seats, when to transition to the next stage, and how to ensure optimal safety for children during travel.

Common household items like vitamins, ointments, and eye drops might not require a prescription, yet they can still pose...
04/17/2026

Common household items like vitamins, ointments, and eye drops might not require a prescription, yet they can still pose serious risks to children. To ensure safety, always store these products out of children's reach immediately after use. This simple precaution helps keep your little ones safe at home!

Headed out of town or welcoming guests this spring? Whether you're packing up the car or setting up the guest room, safe...
04/06/2026

Headed out of town or welcoming guests this spring? Whether you're packing up the car or setting up the guest room, safety should never take a holiday. Even when routines change, it’s important to keep safety top of mind. If you're traveling, don’t be afraid to start conversations around safe storage before heading over. And if you're hosting, take a few extra steps to make your home safer for visiting kids.

Here are a few quick reminders:
- Keep medicine up and away, out of reach and sight of children, even medicine you take every day.
- Make sure every rider in the vehicle has their own seat belt or car seat, even for short rides and when traveling with a large group.
- Store guns securely – unloaded, locked, and separated from ammunition – to keep them out of children's reach and sight.
- While you might be fine sleeping on the couch or an air mattress, make sure your baby always sleeps in a safe crib, bassinet or pack-n-play.

Spending Spring Break in or around water? Whether they’re spending the day at the lake or playing in the pool, make sure...
04/01/2026

Spending Spring Break in or around water? Whether they’re spending the day at the lake or playing in the pool, make sure your kids know these basic water safety skills.
Kids should be able to:⁠ ⁠
- Step or jump into water over their head and return to the surface.⁠
- Turn around in the water and orient to safety.⁠
- Float or tread water.⁠
- Combine breathing with forward movement in the water.⁠
- Exit the water.⁠ ⁠
Even when children know how to swim, we recommend adults take turns supervising.

Did you know that liquid laundry packets are designed to dissolve in water? That means if they come into contact with a ...
03/27/2026

Did you know that liquid laundry packets are designed to dissolve in water? That means if they come into contact with a child’s wet hands or mouth, they can quickly release concentrated chemicals. Keep your little ones safe by storing these packets out of reach and sight. Always keep them in their original container with the lid securely closed.

Don’t leave water in the tub after bath time ends. Little ones are naturally curious and can quickly find their way to w...
03/18/2026

Don’t leave water in the tub after bath time ends. Little ones are naturally curious and can quickly find their way to water, even when you least expect it. Whether you’re using a baby bathtub, bath seat, or an inflatable tub, always empty them immediately after use. Store them upside down and out of children’s reach to keep your little ones safe.

More than 150 community members joined us March 7 at the McLeod Health & Fitness Center to celebrate women’s health and ...
03/13/2026

More than 150 community members joined us March 7 at the McLeod Health & Fitness Center to celebrate women’s health and wellness. Participants learned about medication safety, including the proper ways to store and dispose of medications.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success!

Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal recently held a free car seat check at the Whittaker Head Start in Dillon, South Carolina. Tha...
03/06/2026

Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal recently held a free car seat check at the Whittaker Head Start in Dillon, South Carolina. Thank you to our coalition members with the South Carolina Highway Patrol and McLeod Nurse-Family Partnership for helping to educate parents and caregivers on the proper way to install their child safety seats.

Last weekend, Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal participated in a community baby shower hosted by the Eli Collins Foundation for...
03/04/2026

Last weekend, Safe Kids P*e Dee/Coastal participated in a community baby shower hosted by the Eli Collins Foundation for Premature Babies. Families received valuable safety information on car seat safety, safe sleep, medication safety and more.

For more information about child safety topics, call 843-777-5021.

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800 E Cheves Street Suite 150
Florence, SC
29506

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Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+18437775021

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