Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 14 and under. Vehicle seat belts are designed for the comfort and protection of an adult. Unrestrained or improperly restrained children are more likely to be injured or killed than those children who are properly restrained. With a wide variety of child restraint systems, belt systems and passenger vehicles, correctly installing a child safety seat can be challenging. Misuse of child restraint systems is widespread. It is estimated that 90% of child safety seats are not installed properly.
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has on staff three certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, who are available by appointment to give instructions and check for proper installment of your child’s safety seat. If you have a question about child safety seats or to make an appointment call (618) 993-8111 or (618) 439-0951.
The Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department partners with various organizations to sponsor health related events. Through these partnerships our community members have many opportunities to improve their health and wellness.
For more information about
partnerships or activities in your area contact:
rkoehl@bicountyhealth.org
Programs offered are developed by the American Lung Association and presented by trained Health Educators from the Health Department. Programs offered:
T.A.T.U. – Teens Against Tobacco Use is a smoking prevention program taught by high school students for 5th grade students.
Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department has partnered with Carterville Family Practice to offer the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking Program. Through monies from the Illinois Tobacco Settlement, the health department has been able to provide counseling, appointments with a doctor and nicotine replacement therapies to participants in the program.
For more information about the program contact the health department at
(618) 993-8111 or Carterville Family Practice at (618) 985-4841.
Illinois Tobacco Quit line
1-866-Quit Yes
1-866-784-8937
Resources
ALA's Freedom From Smoking Program online
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Illinois Department of Public Health
National Women's Health Information Center