Shine a GREEN LIGHT for safety and help all communities 

November 18th, 2026

#beinjuryfree

Duke Health

Duke University Hospital houses Duke Trauma Center and its Injury
Prevention program. With two full-time Injury Prevention Coordinators, one focused on
adult injuries and another on pediatric injuries, Duke supports the prevention of major
injuries seen regularly in the Emergency Department. From coordinating regular car seat
checks with Safe Kids Durham to hosting free Stop the Bleed trainings throughout Durham,
Duke Trauma’s Injury Prevention Program thrives due to the support from Duke Health.

Locations Shining a Green Light this year:
• Duke University Hospital
• Duke Eye Center
• Trent Semans Courtyard
• Duke Raleigh Lobby
Injury Prevention Programs:
• Duke Trauma Center’s Injury Prevention Program
• Gunlock distribution in several Duke outpatient and urgent care clinics
• Safe Kids Durham
• Car Seat Checking Station
• Dozens of staff trained as volunteer Stop the Bleed instructors
• Dozens of staff trained as volunteer Child Passenger Safety technicians

City of Durham

The City of Durham Fire Department has been a longtime partner with Safe Kids Durham
and Duke Trauma’s Injury Prevention Program. Durham firefighters have served as Child
Passenger Safety technicians as well as hosts for several car seat checking events hosted
by Safe Kids Durham. Durham’s Fire Prevention Division has previously partnered with
Duke Trauma to offer joint fire and fall prevention programs for seniors.

The City of Durham Transportation Department has hosted Vision Zero Durham, the city’s
program dedicated to ending traffic deaths. Duke Trauma Injury Prevention has been a
founding member of Vision Zero Durham since its inception in 2017.

Locations Shining a Green Light:
• City Hall
Injury Prevention Programs:
• Durham Fire Department Fire Prevention Division
• City of Durham Transportation’s Vision Zero Durham

Durham County

Duke Trauma’s Injury Prevention Program has been deeply connected with several key
injury prevention initiatives through Durham County Department of Public Health. 

As a longtime member of the Partnership for a Healthy Durham, Duke Trauma Injury Prevention
supports community education and outreach, especially through the Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Food Access Committee. Additionally, Duke Trauma has been a member of Durham County’s Firearm Injury Prevention Partnership for over a decade. This interdisciplinary group pulls agencies from across Durham to address firearm injuries and methods of prevention, including gunlock distribution.

Durham County Libraries have also been incredible partners for Duke Trauma’s Injury
Prevention Program. They have hosted dozens of Stop the Bleed trainings, Matter of
Balance fall prevention workshops, and Safe Kids Durham meetings. Serving as community
hubs across Durham, the libraries are essential in connecting injury prevention programs
with residents.

Locations Shining a Green Light:
• Durham County Human Services Building
Injury Prevention Programs:
• Partnership for a Healthy Durham
• Durham County Firearm Injury Prevention Partnership
• Durham County Libraries: Matter of Balance Fall Prevention Workshops

Durham Bulls/American Tobacco Campus

In 2025, both the Durham Bulls and American Tobacco Campus participated in Shining a
Green Light for National Injury Prevention Day. In addition to shining a green light again this
year, American Tobacco Campus and Durham Bulls sponsored and participated in Move-A-
Bull City, a community-wide road safety event led by Bike Durham and co-planned by Duke
Trauma. By being part of these community efforts, Durham Bulls and American Tobacco
Campus have demonstrated their commitment to keeping Durham safe and injury-free.

Locations Shining a Green Light:
• Durham Bulls Stadium
• American Tobacco Campus – The Patio
Injury Prevention Programs:
• Move-A-Bull City Open Streets