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Injury Prevention Partners

The Injury and Violence Prevention Program works closely the following agencies to fulfill its mission of reducing injuries to Miami-Dade's citizens.

  • William Lehman Injury Research Center / Ryder Trauma Center
  • Florida Poison Information Control Center-Miami
  • Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Dept.
  • Miami Children's Hospital Dade County SAFE KIDS Coalition
  • Miami-Dade County Injury Prevention Coalition
  • Office of Injury Prevention, FDOH
  • Justice & Security Strategies, Inc.
  • Nova Southeastern University, Institute for Child Health Policy
  • Miami-Dade County Police Departments
Injury Prevention Programs and Resources:

 Motor Vehicle/Passenger Safety

Miami Dade County Mother's Against Drunk Driving Chapter (MADD)

305-273-3744

Seat Check: Get a free child safety seat inspection

866-SEAT-CHECK

Miami Dade Police Department Child Car Seat Program

305-471-2647

First Aid/CPR

American Red Cross of Greater Miami and Florida Keys

305-644-1200

Poison Safety / Education

Florida/Miami Poison Information Center

800-222-1222

Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety Education

WalkSafe: (school-based pedestrian safety intervention program)

305-243-8115

Water Safety

American Red Cross of Greater Miami and Florida Keys

305-644-1200

Ocaquatics

305-412-4447