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The Kohl's Kids Safety Zone program of The Children's Hospital at Navicent Health is helping to keep kids safe in Central Georgia. The Kohl's Kids Safety Zone is a year-round awareness and education program that educates children and their families about safety issues and concerns which can reduce injuries and save lives of children infant to 16 years of age.
The number of children seen by physicians due to accidents and death from both vehicle and home accidents continues to be among the top reasons children are admitted to The Children's Hospital at Navicent Health. Kohl's and The Children's Hospital are committed to keeping kids safe and helping them grow healthy and strong.
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The Children's Hospital's Kohl's Kids Safety Zone program & team members received awards during the 2012 ""Buckle Up, America!"" Awards sponsored by the Georgia Traffic Injury Prevention Institute & the Governor's Office of Highway Safety on May 30th. The program was recognized for it's work in child car seat safety in community through free community car seat checks and awareness events stressing the importance of proper car seat safety. Since August of 2011 team members have inspected over 75 car seats and have given out over 40 car seats. The Kohl's Kids Safety Zone is a year-round awareness and education program that educates children and their families about safety issues and concerns which can reduce injuries and save lives of children infant to 16 years of age.
Representing Kohl's Kids Safety Zone & team members that were recognized are: (left to right) Summer Turner, RN, Cyndee Adams, RN, and Coordinator Ashley Lord. Also pictured are on left Don Bower, Project Director of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and Spencer Moore, Deputy Director of the Governor's Office of Highway Safety.