Safe Kids Day At St. Marys Warrick

St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital and the Safe Kids Vanderburgh/Warrick County coalition are hosting Safe Kids Day. The event is free and open to the public on Wednesday May 18, from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, 1116 Millis Avenue, in Boonville.

Safe Kids Day hopes to educate children on what to do in situations that lead to injuries.  It is a day to celebrate kids, prevent injuries and save lives. Most preventable injuries – things like car crashes, drownings, fires and falls – are the leading cause of death to kids in the United States. Around the world a million children die each year from preventable injuries.

Families are encouraged to attend the event.  There will be games and prizes, tours of emergency vehicles, a car temperature demonstration, Spot the Tot vehicle awareness, and car seat checks. Cupcakes and snow cones will be available for purchase as well.

This event will not only educate kids, but adults as well. During the car seat checks, parents will learn about proper installation and use, as well as ensure their child is in the proper restraint for their size and weight. Children who use the car seat must be present. Appointments are always available by calling the car seat hotline at 812-485-6777.