Mayor Kenny Alexander, City Of Norfolk | City Of Norfolk website
Mayor Kenny Alexander, City Of Norfolk | City Of Norfolk website
Norfolk Fire-Rescue has initiated a partnership with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital's trauma team to prevent falls among seniors. This collaboration aims to reduce fall risks and educate seniors on making their homes safer.
Members of the newly formed Community Response Team (CRT) at Norfolk Fire-Rescue have received training to identify potential fall hazards and offer solutions to mitigate them. The Injury Prevention team at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has provided resources such as brochures and grabber tools for safe reaching, aimed at informing residents about home safety.
Norfolk Fire-Rescue responds to up to 15 calls daily related to falls with injuries, many of which result in patients being transported by ambulance to the Level I trauma center at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
"We are excited to get this program underway," said Chief Fred Paquet, Battalion Chief of EMS for Norfolk Fire-Rescue. "Our goal is to have fewer fall patients to transport to the hospital and that's good for everybody."
For more information or services, contact Norfolk Cares at (757)664-6510, use the MyNorfolk app, or visit the MyNorfolk online portal at www.mynorfolk.org.
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