🦈 It’s Shark Week! But here’s what really puts you at risk in the U.S.:. 🔫 Gun violence: ~48K. 🚗 Car crashes: ~46K. 🏠 Falls: ~44K. 🚶 Pedestrian: ~7.5I. 🦈 Sharks: ~1–2 . Focus on real dangers. Stay safe. #InjuryPrevention #SharkAwarenessDay

Last week was #NationalMotorcycleDay! 🏍️. Ride smart:. ✅Helmet: Full-face, Snell/DOT rated. ✅Gear: CE armor & abrasion-resistant. ✅Gloves & Boots: Gloves protect hands; boots above the ankle with solid soles. Gear up — get home safe. 🧡

Today’s #PetFireSafetyDay is a good reminder:. ✅ Test your smoke alarms. ✅ Have an escape plan. ✅ Watch flames + heat sources. ✅ Never leave candles or cooking unattended. 🐶🐱 Keep leashes by the door so pets can escape with you! #FireSafety #Pets

Did you know?. ➡️ Falls are the top cause of severe injuries we treat. ➡️ 83% need hospital stays — avg. 8 days. ➡️ 42% can’t return home & need rehab/SNF care. Many falls can be prevented — follow our steps to fall-proof your home! 🏠

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD can affect trauma survivors and the providers who care for them. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—and there’s help.💙. 📞 Call/text 988. 🏥 Talk to your PCP or treatment team. #PTSDawareness #988Lifeline #TraumaInformedCare

☀️Working or playing outside this summer? Your risk of injury goes up when you’re dehydrated. Sweating = water + electrolyte loss➡️fatigue, dizziness, and heat-related illness. 💧Drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty. Stay safe. Stay hydrated. #NationalHydrationDay

Before the playdate, ask:. “Are any guns in the home unlocked?”. It’s not rude. It’s responsible. June 21 is #ASKDay — Asking Saves Kids. #FirearmSafety #SafeStorage #PennTrauma

Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day to celebrate freedom and resilience. We’re proud to serve our diverse community with care, dignity, and respect. 🖤❤️💚 Let’s keep moving toward a healthier, more just future. #FreedomDay #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

EMS providers: You’re often the first to spot elder abuse. 🚨 Signs to look for:. • Poor hygiene or weight loss. • Unexplained injuries. • Patient fearful or withdrawn. • Overbearing caregivers. 📞 In PA, report concerns 24/7: 1-800-490-8505. #ElderAbuseAwareness

Happy Father’s Day to the dads who heal. From the trauma bay to the backyard, thank you for your strength, heart, and care—on the job and at home. 💙. We’re proud to work alongside you.

Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay. To those who donate—you save lives. 🩸🙏. A single donation can help up to 3 people. Healthy adults: donate if you can. 🗓️ Someone needs blood every 2 seconds. ➡️

School’s out, Philly!. Have fun & stay safe this summer:. • Helmet on for every bike ride. • Cross streets at corners. • Swim only with lifeguards. • Stay hydrated. • Trust your instincts. Enjoy your break—we’ll see you in the fall!. #LastDayOfSchool #PhillySafety

Forklifts can weigh up to 9,000 lbs—and they don’t stop on a dime. This #ForkliftSafetyDay, remember:. Slow down. Stay alert. Make eye contact. Safety on the job site starts with you. #WorkplaceSafety #InjuryPrevention

🧡This #WearOrange Weekend, honor lives lost to gun violence by taking action. Join us & @PPD19Dist for a community cleanup:. 📅 Sat, June 8 | 🕘 9:30 AM. 📍 PPD 19th District HQ. Can’t attend? Clean up your own block. Together, we build safer neighborhoods.

June 4 is National SAFE Day. Safe firearm storage saves lives—especially those of children and teens. Honor those we’ve lost. Protect those we love. Visit to learn how. #NationalSAFEDay #FirearmSafety #InjuryPrevention

Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults—but they’re preventable. This Community Health Improvement Week, join us for free Tai Chi classes to boost balance & prevent falls. Move safer, feel stronger: #FallPrevention #TaiChi #PennTrauma

Happy Pride Month!. Wherever and however you celebrate, stay aware, stay safe, and look out for each other. We’re proud to care for all communities, all year long. #PrideMonth #InjuryPrevention

What would you do in a bleeding emergency?. On this #StopTheBleedDay — get trained to save a life. Sign up for a free class: #StopTheBleed #SaveALife #PennTrauma

We’ve seen what real strength looks like—and it walks, rolls, and rises every day through our trauma center doors. Survival rates from trauma have nearly doubled in the last 20 years. To every survivor: We see you. We celebrate you. Happy National Trauma Survivors Day!

Every day, you step into the unknown under intense pressure to save lives. Your quick thinking, compassion, and expertise make all the difference. EMS providers are the first line of defense and heroes behind every life saved. We see you, we appreciate you, and thank you!