Trauma Prevention
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Part of NSH Trauma Program's mission includes helping lead Injury Prevention initiatives with other key stakeholders. Therefore, Trauma Nova Scotia is working together with stakeholders across Nova Scotia and beyond to plan, implement, and evaluate prevention Initiatives and research.
Bill C-277: An Act to establish a national strategy on brain injuries
Since November 2021, Bill C-277 has been with the House of Commons for consideration. The Bill was referred to the Standing Committee on Health in the summer of 2024.
Trauma Nova Scotia has submitted a brief to the Standing Committee on Health to formally show support for a national strategy on brain injuries. Special thanks to the Nova Scotia ABI Provincial Network for their contributions to this brief.
Prevention Work
Environmental Scan: Injury Prevention in Nova Scotia
An Evidence-Based Approach
Preliminary Findings
Falls, Suicide and
Road Safety
Have been the Primary Focus of initiatives in Nova Scotia to date; however, there is a lack of data on the Impact of these efforts
Alcohol
is an overarching theme across many areas of injury prevention.
Areas of Focus
The follow is a depiction of common areas of focus for Injury Prevention Initiatives in Nova Scotia.
Research and Quality Work
Resources
General Injury Prevention
Head Injuries
Child Safety
Suicide and Mental Health
Contact
Your insights and questions are invaluable to us. For any inquiries or suggestions, please reach out to Darby2.Green@nshealth.ca