Hennepin Healthcare-HCMC Trauma Prevention Program

03/04/2026

The first day of our Employee Bike Helmet Sale was a huge success! You still have two more days to purchase helmets for yourself and your family. Every helmet you purchase also provides a helmet to a patient or community member in need. Come shop, protect your brain, and help us support injury prevention in our community!

03/03/2026

Minnesota allows adults 21+ to use and possess cannabis, but safety remains essential. One key rule: always store cannabis securely and out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. The City of Minneapolis has launched a new campaign to help educate residents and is offering free locked medication bags. Learn more on their website.

03/01/2026

Hennepin Healthcare is proud to partner with Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths, the state’s leading traffic safety initiative committed to eliminating fatalities on our roads. In 2025, Minnesota saw its lowest number of traffic deaths since 2019, an encouraging milestone, but there’s still more work to do. Together, we’re advancing safer roads for all.

03/01/2026

Talk to your doctor today about how to reduce your risk of falling!

02/27/2026

Ever wondered how you can save a life in an emergency? Take a sneak peek into our Stop the Bleed training and see how we're empowering hundreds of community members with lifesaving skills! Have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

02/27/2026

As the weather warms up, the ice is beginning to melt making it less safe to be on the ice. Find more information on the Minnesota DNR website!

02/26/2026

If you get in the car, buckle up! It quite literally can save your life!

The more information you have, the better choices you can make! ✅

Buckle Up. Every Trip. Every Time.

02/25/2026

Kaytlin, our Trauma Prevention Specialist, recently recorded a podcast episode with Taking Authority Over Autism as part of our Stash Smart campaign in collaboration with the city of Minneapolis. Stash Smart is a campaign aimed at safely storing cannabis and other medications to keep them out of reach of children. If you require a medication lock bag and reside in Minneapolis, please call the Minneapolis 311 hotline today to obtain your complimentary bag. Full episode coming soon!

02/24/2026

Here in Minnesota, we still have at least a month of winter driving left. Use these tips to drive smart and stay safe!

02/23/2026

Always register your car seat to recalls once purchased!

Your car seat can’t tell you its been recalled … but the manufacturer can! Remember to register your seat so that you’ll be notified about important safety issues like recalls.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

02/17/2026

We’re just two weeks away from our annual Employee Bike Helmet Sale. Mark your calendars and make sure your family is equipped with a life‑saving injury‑prevention tool. Did you know that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury by 87 percent?

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!
Many are thinking about roses, chocolates or special plans with the people who mean the most, but there is one gift that is more precious than anything you can buy in a store, your safe arrival home. It’s easy to get into a rush after a long day when you're missing your family or friends. You might feel the urge to press a little harder on the gas just to get home sooner. But remember: The people waiting for you don't want you to take risks; they need you to arrive alive.