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Trauma Talk is brought to you by the UNC Tar Heel Trauma Program's communications team. The UNC Trauma Center is a Level 1 trauma center in Chapel Hill, NC. We provide injury prevention tips to keep you out of the hospital as well as regional trauma education and updates on our trauma center.
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Suicide Prevention During the Pandemic: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

UNC Trauma Talk Apr 09, 2020

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Hot Car Safety w/ Tonya Stafford
Mar 30, 202115:19
Booster Seat Safety w/ Bevan Kirley
Mar 07, 202116:18
Holiday Safety w/ Trauma Talk Hosts Lindsay and Charlotte
Dec 23, 202024:37
Older Driver Safety w/ AOTA Older Driver Initiative Project Coordinator Elin Schold-Davis
Dec 04, 202026:36
Product Recalls and Holiday Safety w/ the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Nikki Fleming

Product Recalls and Holiday Safety w/ the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's Nikki Fleming

Thank you for listening to today's episode, where we chat with Nikki Fleming about everything product recalls, holiday safety and general prevention tips! In addition to what we discussed in today's episode, Nikki also provided some great resources and key information on recent product recalls on PRESSURE COOKERS, all of which is linked below. Thank you again for joining us! 

CPSC’s homepage and pressure cooker recall info: www.cpsc.gov 

Holiday Safety Education Center: https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/holiday-safety

Holiday Safety Education Center (Spanish): https://www.cpsc.gov/es/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Seguridad-en-dias-festivos

2019 CPSCToy Report: https://www.cpsc.gov/Research--Statistics/Injury-Statistics#toys

CPSC News Release on Holiday Tips: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2021/Tis-the-Season-to-Be-Safe-Top-Tips-for-Your-Family-During-COVID-19

News Release (Spanish): https://www.cpsc.gov/es/Newsroom/News-Releases/2021/Tis-the-Season-to-Be-Safe-Top-Tips-for-Your-Family-During-COVID-19

NSN Poster: https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/furniture-furnishings-and-decorations/tis-the-season-to-be-safe-top

NSN Poster (Spanish): https://www.cpsc.gov/es/Safety-Education/Safety-Guides/furniture-furnishings-and-decorations/seguridad-en-dias-festivos

CPSC’s public database (report and search for product incidents): www.SaferProducts.gov 

Car Seat Recall: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?gclid=CjwKCAiA8Jf-BRB-EiwAWDtEGsphBL_E4uHzIefwKyJQhV_lRjWLsDZpjzgGCFvJRAvntXqmJV321xoCf2EQAvD_BwE

Dec 03, 202019:20
Swim Safety w/ Chapel Hill's Goldfish Swim School General Manager Megan Sweeten
Oct 29, 202021:03
Halloween Safety in Chapel Hill w/ UNC Police Department's Sergeant James David

Halloween Safety in Chapel Hill w/ UNC Police Department's Sergeant James David

Thank you for listening to this episode with UNC Police Department's Sergeant James David. In today's episode, James will take you through Halloween in Chapel Hill this year and how the city is adding safety precautions during the holiday due to the pandemic. If you're looking for some fun and safe options on Halloween, keep on listening!

Resources from James:

Orange County Health Department: Check out the Orange County Health Department’s website for general COVID-19 safety information and updates.

https://www.orangecountync.gov/204/Health-Department

Safe at UNC: If you’re a UNC-Chapel Hill student, this site provides an array of safety resources and information, especially relating to harassment, sexual violence, and other interpersonal violence-related topics.

https://safe.unc.edu/

UNC Police Department: For safety information and resources from the UNC Police Department, check out their website.

https://police.unc.edu/

Heel Life Events: For general fun events on UNC’s campus and all of their safe Halloween activity offerings, check out the Heel Life website.

https://heellife.unc.edu/

Oct 25, 202018:21
The Practice of Car Seat Safety w/ Child Passenger Safety Technician Hannah Shumaker
Oct 08, 202024:30
Serving Up Safety in the Kitchen: National Fire Prevention Week 2020 w/Fire Marshal Jason Shepherd
Sep 28, 202019:48
Staying Safe While Social Distancing: An Interview on Infant Sleep Safety with UNC Center Maternal & Infant Health
Sep 01, 202020:46
Hurricane Preparedness in the Time of Covid-19 with the Red Cross
Aug 19, 202030:19
TSN Podcast Series Episode 2: Scotty Linville's Story
Aug 18, 202018:01
Trauma Survivors Network: Tracy Stickland Shares Amanda's Story
Aug 05, 202025:38
Making Seniors Homes Safer: Staying Safe While Social Distancing
Jul 10, 202016:04
Trauma Survivors Network Series: What is TSN?
Jun 25, 202016:54
 Trauma Survivors Network Series with Trauma Survivor Kelly Revels
Jun 25, 202020:32
Firearm Safety & Safe Storage with NC Wildlife: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Firearm Safety & Safe Storage with NC Wildlife: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

This episode includes an interview with NC Wildlife Officer Hannah Shively on safe gun storage practices and how to safely handle a firearm. To access the classes on gun safety that NC Wildlife Association offers please visit their website. We also created a series of PSAs around National Just ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to remind families to 'Just Ask' about safe gun storage every time your child visits another family home.  To watch the PSAs please click here.

Jun 18, 202009:53
Elder Abuse Prevention Part 2: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Elder Abuse Prevention Part 2: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Kathy Dowd, the executive director of the The Audiology Project shares her perspective on how hearing loss and other disabilities can lead to neglect and elder abuse that is often unseen even by elderly caretakers. Listeners will learn how elder abuse reaches beyond the physical aspects and how hearing loss and vision loss can make people even more vulnerable to abuse for a variety of reasons. To listen to the first part of this episode click here. Finally, Kathy recommends working with your local ombudsman to navigate reporting elder abuse. You can find your local ombudsman here.

Jun 15, 202014:54
Elder Abuse Prevention Part 1: Staying Safe While Social Distancing
Jun 11, 202017:45
Firework Safety with the Shannon Family: Staying Safe While Social Distancing
Jun 01, 202020:55
ATV Safety for the Summer: Staying Safe While Social Distancing
May 22, 202016:00
Preventing Youth Substance Abuse with Insight NC: Stay Safe While Social Distancing

Preventing Youth Substance Abuse with Insight NC: Stay Safe While Social Distancing

Insight Human Services covers 60 counties in NC, and uses a population health approach to preventing  substance abuse in youth by building protective factors such as self-esteem building and teaching teens tactics to overcome peer pressure. In this episode with Insight NC Program Manager Kyle Smith, we talk about how families can work with their teens to reduce chances of substance abuse and build positive family dynamics. Resources Kyle references in the interview are below:

https://teens.drugabuse.gov/-NIDA for Teens

https://www.samhsa.gov/- SAMSHA

https://www.lockyourmeds.org/nc/- Lock Your Meds

https://www.dea.gov/factsheets- DEA (I did not mention this during the pod cast but this is a great resources for Drug Facts

May 14, 202015:22
Coping and Stress Management Skills from American Red Cross: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Coping and Stress Management Skills from American Red Cross: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

This episode includes an interview from a long time American Red Cross Disaster Management Volunteer, Michael Brown. As a former psychologist and an experienced disaster relief provider,  Michael is able to provide us with tips for coping with the unknown and guiding ourselves and our families through stressful situations.

1. Alliance Behavioral Healthcare Access Line: 800-510-9132.  Alliance is the local behavioral health management agency for Durham, Wake, Cumberland and Johnston Counties. Each county in NC is served by a local health management agency and folks outside of these counties can contact their local agency access line.

2. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 and you will be contacted by a crisis counselor.

3. SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990. SAMHSA is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

For activities for children:

1. NC State 4H Daily Spark for Kids: https://covid19.ces.ncsu.edu/2020/04/n-c-4-h-daily-spark-for-youth-on-facebook-live/ This is a daily activity on Facebook Live with a variety of topics.

2. 125 Activities for Children During the Corona Virus Stay At Home Period: https://parade.com/1009774/stephanieosmanski/things-to-do-with-kids-during-coronavirus-quarantine/

3. Kid Friendly Activities: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/children-at-home-share-these-kid-friendly-activities.htmlActivities for children shared by the American Red Cross.

For more information around COVID-19:

1. www.redcross.org/coronavirus. Helpful information from the American Red Cross on a variety of topics such as caregiving, children's activities, and safety during the corona virus pandemic.

2. Local Community Resources and Information: Dial 211, the community resource line.

3. Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

May 05, 202018:59
Preventing Dog Bites: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Preventing Dog Bites: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Far too often at the UNC Trauma Center we see children injured by a family's beloved pet or a neighborhood dog. In this episode we interview two behavioral veterinarian specialists of NC State University's School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Sara Bennett and Dr. Margaret Gruen share their tips on how to prevent dog bites and how to understand the language of dogs so that we can be aware of the signs that they may be about to attack. They recommend Family Paws Parent Education as a resource for parents and caregivers to make sure everyone is safe.  Other resources for dog bite prevention can be found here.

Apr 29, 202016:31
Drive Safely at Every Age: Older Adult Driving
Apr 28, 202011:51
Preventing Child Abuse During a Pandemic: Staying Safe While Social Distancing
Apr 21, 202017:03
UNC Trauma Talk: Catching Up with OCEMS During Covid-19
Apr 21, 202009:17
Wear Your Helmet!: Biking Safely During Social Distacting
Apr 21, 202014:43
Protect Your Head: Staying Safe Social Distancing Covers Traumatic Brain Injury
Apr 21, 202019:34
Safety on the Water Part 2: Boating Safety with the US Coast Guard Auxillary

Safety on the Water Part 2: Boating Safety with the US Coast Guard Auxillary

In this episode, I follow up our open water swimming safety episode with an interview on boating safety with Sherry Spillman of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.  Sherry wants everyone to know the best way to be safe as a boater is take a class. To find an online class click here. She also gives tips on safe boating in terms of Covid-19. 

Apr 17, 202011:46
Safety on the Water Part 1: Open Water Swim Safety
Apr 17, 202016:35
Suicide Prevention During the Pandemic: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Suicide Prevention During the Pandemic: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

This episode focuses on why suicide and suicidal thoughts are on the rise during the Covid-19 pandemic and how we can intervene. Dr. Kurt Michael of Appalachian State University, a licensed psychologist and suicide prevention expert, shares how to detect the signs and symptoms of suicide, how we can intervene and what we can expect long term. For more information on Dr. Michael's work you can also read this article, Youth Mental Health in North Carolina: Creative Innovations in Challenging Times.

Dr. Michael provides several very important numbers that listeners can call if they are having suicidal thoughts:

- The 24/7 Suicide Prevention Lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255

- The Spanish Speaking Suicide Prevention Lifelife number is 1-800-628-9454

- The Suicide Prevention Lifeline Chatroom link can be found here

- The Suicide Prevention Life number for deaf and hard of here is 1-800-799-4889

- An alternate option for those who prefer to text message can message the Crises Text Line for free 24/7 by texting the word 'HOME' to 741741

In the episode we discuss the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS). The link for more information is here.


Apr 09, 202020:48
Duke & UNC Talk Distracted Driving: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Duke & UNC Talk Distracted Driving: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Tricia Smar, the injury prevention coordinator the Duke University Hospitals Trauma program, and I discuss National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  Tricia shares insight into how we can all be better drivers and avoid distraction. We also offer a few tips on safe driving during the stay at home order from Covid-19. 

In the episode I reference the importance of car maintenance to avoid accidents and how to be careful about having car work done during the pandemic. The article I refer can be found here.

Other resources for distracted driving prevention:

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety 

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration


Apr 07, 202016:06
Orange County Community Update from Orange County Sheriff's Office: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Orange County Community Update from Orange County Sheriff's Office: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

In this episode I interview Alicia Stemper, the public information officer, of Orange County Sheriff's Office in North Carolina. Alicia shares with us some concerns that their law enforcement office has about domestic violence during the stay at home order, community firearms safety, and how to be a responsible community member (and human!) during this time. 

As an Orange County resident, if you are experiencing domestic violence or are scared for your safety you can call Amber Keith  919-245-2950 and email at akeith@orangecountync.gov, 

If you are not an Orange County, NC resident you should call the National Domestic Abuse Violence Hotline  at 1-800-799-7233 or go to https://www.thehotline.org/ and you can chat with someone online without making a sound. 

To get a free gun lock you can also visit the OC Sheriff's Office at 106 Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC.

Apr 06, 202016:50
Fire Safety and Burn Prevention: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

Fire Safety and Burn Prevention: Staying Safe While Social Distancing

In this mini episode I interview Emily Powell of the Chapel Hill Fire Department. Emily shares her main concerns for fire safety during social distancing and staying at home, and she provides fire prevention tips for both kids and seniors. 

Apr 02, 202009:09
Driving and Car Seat Safety - Staying Safe During Social Distancing
Apr 02, 202007:31
UNC Trauma Talk: Regional Updates and Injury Prevention Tips
Apr 01, 202014:54
Staying Safe While Social Distancing: Lock It Up
Apr 01, 202008:20
Staying Safe While Social Distancing: Safety Tips for Seniors

Staying Safe While Social Distancing: Safety Tips for Seniors

Staying Safe While Social Distancing is a minisode from UNC Trauma Center to encourage safety during the COVID19 crises. In the minsode we refer to a few important resources. To find videos to help seniors stay active at home please visit https://www.silversneakers.com/blog/best-exercise-older-adults/. This is one of many resources you can find online for ideas for physical activity (note UNC Trauma is not endorsing any of these videos).  We also mentioned the HOPE Hotline to prevent social isolation during COVID19 social distancing.  Seniors can call this toll free number any time 1-866-578-4673 or 1-866-578-HOPE. For more injury prevention tips visit tarheeltrauma.org or visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UNCTARHEELTRAUMA/. 


Mar 31, 202006:05