Traumatic injuries are the #1 cause of death from age 1 to 45.
Trauma changes everything.
Traumatic injuries leave lasting and profound effects, not only on the person injured, but on the people closest to them. To that end, injury prevention is an invaluable part of our efforts at Spartanburg Medical Center.
You never think it will happen to you - until it does - so let us help you BE TRAUMA-FREE.
Injury Prevention and Education
Stop the Bleed
Someone can bleed to death in as little as 5 minutes, often before EMS can arrive. Bleeding control class for groups of all ages.
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Think First Spartanburg
Presentation for young people about how important it is to 'think first' before making a decision that could lead to traumatic injury.
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Matter of Balance Class
The Matter of Balance program is designed to help older adults conquer their fear of falling - and get back to living.
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Stay Active & Independent for Life
A free fall prevention program for adults over 50 that includes a one-hour, twice-per-week group fitness class.
Learn moreOur specialists are ready when you need them.
Our team of experienced trauma specialists responds quickly to injuries, offering care 24/7. Our trauma team includes board-certified:
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Trauma surgeons
- Orthopaedic surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Cardiothoracic surgeons
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons
- Plastic surgeons
- Interventional radiologists
- Critical care physicians
- Pulmonary intensivists
Each provider is specially trained in trauma care; ready to care for you or a loved one when you need it most.
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of teen fatalities
Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of teen fatalities
Accidental drowning can happen any time of the year.
With summer winding down, fewer visits to the lake or pool are left to enjoy. But don’t take that as a reason to let your guard down when it comes to drownings and water safety. A former trauma nurse tells about a personal experience that ignited her passion for water safety.
Enjoy the ride! (And live to ride again)
Summer has arrived and with it comes warmer weather. Anyone who has owned a personal recreation vehicle knows how much fun they can be. Help avoid injuries related to personal recreational vehicles – dirt bikes, ATVs, golf carts and personal watercraft – with these vehicle safety guidelines.
Top 5 Causes of Injuries Treated at Spartanburg Medical Center
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Falls
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Motor Vehicle Crashes
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Gunshot Wounds
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Motorcycle Crashes
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Pedestrians vs. Cars (Pedestrians struck, run over, or pinned by car)
Let the good times roll, but choose to play it safe.
It is important to make the right decisions when it comes to driving while impaired. Many people think impaired driving means driving under the influence of alcohol, and although this definition is partly true, it's incomplete.