Adult Injury Prevention Program

Give yourself and your loved ones the comfort of a safe environment within their home. At OU Health, you’ll find support, information and resources you need to help you and your family create a safe environment and learn effective injury prevention methods.

Adult Injury Prevention Program & Services

Get access to the latest information about adult injury prevention at OU Health. You will find education and resources about various adult injury topics, such as:

• Eye health – Visit an eye care provider as soon as possible for any signs of eye problems
• Concussion education – Learn key points about concussions and preventive measures
• Fall prevention – Take safety measures to help prevent falls for older adults
• Fire safety – Know the different measures to prevent fires and burns
• Firearm safety – Use firearm safety precautions for you and your family
• Home safety checklist – Inspect every room in your home on a regular basis for safety hazards
• In case of weather emergency – Be prepared for any type of weather emergency or disaster
• Medication safety – Know the side effects of the medication you are taking

Physicians and nurses at OU Health’s Level 1 Trauma Center are joining with the American College of Surgeons to provide simple lifesaving training for local churches, businesses and schools as part of a national initiative called Stop the Bleed. The Stop the Bleed course was developed following the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Newton, Conn. Stop the Bleed focuses on educating our communities with proper training so that they may have the knowledge and skill needed to save a life after an injury such as a laceration or bullet wound. Education includes bleeding control techniques.

Get the most up-to-date safety information and guidance you need to keep your child safe with the Pediatric Injury Prevention Program at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health.

For Immediate Help - In case of emergency, please call 9-1-1.

Top-Level Trauma Services for Oklahoma and the Region

Holding the highest national rating a trauma center can receive as verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) Committee on Trauma, Oklahoma’s only Level 1 Trauma Center at OU Health serves as a comprehensive regional hub for trauma-related care available to all people of all ages, including children – total care for every aspect of injury from prevention through rehabilitation.

When to Go to Urgent Care

Urgent care centers can treat acute and chronic illness and injury. Urgent care is the place to go if you need help outside of regular office hours of your primary care provider for conditions such as:

• Coughs, colds, sore throat
• Strep throat
• Ear infection
• Sprains
• Minor burns, cuts or injuries

When to Go to an Emergency Room (ER)

The American Academy of Emergency Physicians identifies warning signs of a medical emergency that needs immediate care:

• Chest pains or upper abdominal pain lasting at least two minutes
• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Sudden or sever pain, unusual abdominal pain
• Coughing or vomiting blood
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Sudden dizziness, weakness; any changes in vision
• Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
• Change in mental status such as confusion
• Difficulty speaking
• Suicidal or homicidal thoughts
• Fever or flu-like symptoms – Severe flu may require hospitalization
• Allergic reactions – May be severe or life-threatening
• Broken bones
• Animal bites – May be significant or carry other diseases