UCI Health collaborates with Hyundai Motor America to promote car seat safety
$25,000 donation from Hyundai Hope supports program at UCI Health Family Health Center — Anaheim
Orange, Calif. — UCI Health Family Health Center – Anaheim, the oldest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Orange County, recently teamed up with Hyundai Motor America to spread awareness of car seat safety to families.
In support of its Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Car Seat Safety Program, the health center received $25,000 from Hyundai Hope, Hyundai Motor America’s corporate social responsibility initiative. This new philanthropic collaboration recently kicked off with a car seat safety event in Anaheim that provided free education and inspections to families in need, reinforcing a shared commitment to community health.
The 20 families chosen to participate by UCI Health Family Health Center — Anaheim consisted of new mothers giving birth soon or parents of children required to use car seats.
“We’re grateful to Hyundai for making this important work possible,” said Laurie Johnson, vice president, ambulatory care, UCI Health.
“Our car seat safety program is built on the belief that every child deserves to travel safely, regardless of a family’s resources or background. With Hyundai’s support, we’re able to reach more parents and caregivers with hands-on education that helps prevent injuries and saves lives.”
Research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that using the right car seat can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71% for infants and 54%for toddlers. Yet, nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly.
Families who attended the event met with certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians who educated caregivers on the correct installation and use of car seats. Technicians also checked expiration dates, manufacturer recalls, and proper fit, providing families with free replacements for any car seats that did not meet current safety standards.
UCI Health Family Health Center — Anaheim, along with the UCI Health Family Health Center — Santa Ana, improve the health and well-being of patients by providing high-quality, accessible and comprehensive primary care to every member of the family, from newborns and children to teens and older adults. Both locations have a long-standing history of delivering innovative care through group medical visits and providing integrative health therapies and treatments, including acupuncture and mindfulness training programs, as well as a teaching kitchen.
The UCI Health Family Health Center is nationally recognized for providing excellence in care, reducing healthcare disparities, improving access to care and addressing social disparities. The centers in Santa Ana and Anaheim have been recognized among the country’s top Federally Qualified Health Centers by the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration’s Community Health Quality Recognition program. The centers have received several badges for excellence, including recognition as a Health Center Quality Leader. The Health Center Quality Leader badge reflects overall clinical quality measure performance, placing the UCI Health Family Health Center among the best in the nation.
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