Hennepin Healthcare-HCMC Trauma Prevention Program

05/24/2026

HCMC is also witnessing a significant surge in severe injuries and fear due to this trend, if this continues, we will soon see fatalities. Children’s bodies are not equipped to withstand the speed of these bikes during crashes, and they cognitively(due to their development) lack the ability to make safe driving decisions at such high speeds, putting themselves and others on the road at risk. Because of this, children are being hit by other drivers on the road and people, not just loosing control and crashing themselves.

Additionally, per Minnesota law, children must be at least 15 years old to ride e-bikes and 12 years old to ride e-scooters. However, we see this law not being followed and many of these devices we are observing are actually e-motos that exceed the top speed of 28 mph, which is the maximum speed for a class 3 e-bike.

We are asking the public to have these hard conversations with friends and family to help prevent injuries and save lives. At minimum, always wear a helmet crash tested for the top speed of your device.

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

Today is National , a day to raise awareness, honor survivors and their caregivers, and celebrate the survivor journey. Our Hennepin Healthcare Trauma Survivors Network recognizes today, while we continue the work to help our patients survivor, connect, and rebuild. hennepinhealthcare.org/tsn

05/16/2026

RECALL | 125,000 children's tower stools are being recalled because they can collapse, tip over, and trap a child's torso — with 25 reported incidents and eight injuries already documented: http://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/childrens-tower-stools-recall-amazon-may-2026/507-fcd8c8c4-c50e-4202-ab5c-213e5ad8b148?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KARE_11

05/14/2026

From May 11–31, 2026, law enforcement agencies across Minnesota and the nation will participate in the NHTSA “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign. The campaign serves as an important reminder to buckle up every trip, every ride — front seat and back seat.

Nearly half of passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2024 were not wearing seat belts.

Your kids are watching. Children whose parents and caregivers buckle up are much more likely to buckle up themselves. Making seat belt use part of every ride helps build habits that last a lifetime.

A seat belt ticket isn’t just a consequence. It’s a warning meantto save your life. Tickets may be inconvenient, but they’re a reminder thatbuckling up is on...

05/13/2026

05/11/2026

We work with seniors all over Hennepin County to prevent injuries from falls. There are many things our friends and loved ones can do to reduce their risk of a fall. Reach out today to learn more or schedule educational classes for your community!

05/10/2026

Our Teddy Bear Clinic, which welcomed nearly 900 visitors this year and was filled with smiles and laughter. We want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible team members who generously volunteered their time to transform emergency care into a fun and safe experience for our youngest patients. They also provided resources and knowledge to prevent injuries for both the children and their families. THANK YOU TEAM!

05/08/2026

The Trauma Service Department at HCMC recently hosted its annual conference, Life at a Level 1. As part of this department, our program connected with attendees to highlight the role of Trauma Prevention in the community. We shared how these efforts are essential to meeting Level 1 Adult and Pediatric verification requirements, and we encouraged attendees to explore ways they can get involved in preventing traumatic injuries within their own communities.

04/30/2026

Over the past year, one of our most impactful new partnerships has been with Minnesota’s newest neighbors. We have been providing regularly scheduled educational classes and injury prevention resources on topics including water safety in Minnesota, burn prevention for those using unfamiliar appliances, and proper use of complex car seats.

We look forward to continuing to offer these services and supporting both new and long-standing members of our community. Contact us today to learn more.