Injury & Fall Prevention
Keeping Our Extraordinary Community in Motion
With one of the most active and healthy populations in the United States, where adventure pursuits are part of the fabric of daily living, Aspen Valley Health is dedicated to providing access to preventative education so that our community can safely explore and enjoy everything the Roaring Fork Valley has to offer, at every stage of life.
In collaboration with local, regional, state and national organizations, Aspen Valley Health holds classes at the main hospital campus, at special events in the upper Roaring Fork Valley and in virtual online meetings.
To learn more please contact Jill Kennedy, RN, BSN, Trauma Program Director.
Phone: (970) 544-1576
Our Prevention Programs
THINKFIRST to Prevent Falls Program
Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths for people over the age of 65 and one of the most common causes of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more than 27,000 deaths.
The ThinkFirst to Prevent Falls program provides participants with information that addresses both the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falling, as well as strategies to prevent them.
Topics include:
- Overview of the Brain
- Concussion Discussion
- Significance of Falls
- Fear of Falling
- Safety Inside the Home
- Community Safety
- Talking With Your Physician
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Vision
- Medications
- Resources
For more information, please contact Jill Kennedy, RN, BSN, Trauma Program Director at (970) 544-1576 or jkennedy@aspenvalleyhealth.org.
Helmet Program
Aspen Valley Health participates in community events throughout the year to promote helmet safety and proper helmet fitting for all ages. Our team provides education on the importance of wearing helmets during activities such as skiing, snowboarding, biking and other adventure sports in the Roaring Fork Valley.
National Falls Prevention Week Program
Aspen Valley Health sponsors the National Falls Prevention Awareness Week program, an initiative by the National Council on Aging held each September. This program raises awareness about falls prevention and provides education and resources to help older adults reduce their risk of falling.
Teens Seatbelt Challenge Program
Aspen Valley Health supports the Central Mountains RETAC Teen Seat Belt Challenge, a program designed for high schools in the region that encourages teens to wear their seatbelts and promotes safe driving habits among young drivers.
Learn How You Can Take Prevention with You Wherever You Work or Play in the Roaring Fork Valley
To learn more please contact Jill Kennedy, RN, BSN, Trauma Program Director.
Phone: (970) 544-1576
Email JillDirector of Trauma Services
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