Penn Trauma Center

@PennTrauma

Official Twitter acct for Penn Medicine's Level 1 Regional Trauma Center. Providing cutting-edge care to trauma patients. http://bit.ly/2gbO0s4

Philadelphia, PA

Joined June 2015

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · 11 h

Drowning can happen in seconds but is preventable. Always watch kids near water, teach them to swim, wear life jackets, and learn CPR. Together we can save lives! 🌊🛟 #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #PennTrauma

PennTrauma's tweet image. Drowning can happen in seconds but is preventable. Always watch kids near water, teach them to swim, wear life jackets, and learn CPR. Together we can save lives! 🌊🛟

#DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety #PennTrauma

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jul 24

Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how you keep giving your best. 🚑❤️ To our first responders & trauma teams: get sleep, talk to peers, take breaks, move, hydrate, check your mental health. Your well-being saves lives, too. #InternationalSelfCareDay #TraumaCare

PennTrauma's tweet image. Self-care isn’t selfish — it’s how you keep giving your best. 🚑❤️

To our first responders &amp; trauma teams: get sleep, talk to peers, take breaks, move, hydrate, check your mental health.

Your well-being saves lives, too.

#InternationalSelfCareDay #TraumaCare

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jul 21

🦈 It’s Shark Week! But here’s what really puts you at risk in the U.S.: 🔫 Gun violence: ~48K 🚗 Car crashes: ~46K 🏠 Falls: ~44K 🚶 Pedestrian: ~7.5I 🦈 Sharks: ~1–2 Focus on real dangers. Stay safe. #InjuryPrevention #SharkAwarenessDay

PennTrauma's tweet image. 🦈 It’s Shark Week! But here’s what really puts you at risk in the U.S.:

🔫 Gun violence: ~48K

🚗 Car crashes: ~46K

🏠 Falls: ~44K

🚶 Pedestrian: ~7.5I

🦈 Sharks: ~1–2

Focus on real dangers. Stay safe.

#InjuryPrevention #SharkAwarenessDay

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jul 18

Last week was #NationalMotorcycleDay! 🏍️ Ride smart: ✅Helmet: Full-face, Snell/DOT rated ✅Gear: CE armor & abrasion-resistant ✅Gloves & Boots: Gloves protect hands; boots above the ankle with solid soles Gear up — get home safe. 🧡

PennTrauma's tweet image. Last week was #NationalMotorcycleDay! 🏍️

Ride smart:

✅Helmet: Full-face, Snell/DOT rated

✅Gear: CE armor &amp; abrasion-resistant

✅Gloves &amp; Boots: Gloves protect hands; boots above the ankle with solid soles

Gear up — get home safe. 🧡

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jul 15

Today’s #PetFireSafetyDay is a good reminder: ✅ Test your smoke alarms ✅ Have an escape plan ✅ Watch flames + heat sources ✅ Never leave candles or cooking unattended 🐶🐱 Keep leashes by the door so pets can escape with you! #FireSafety #Pets

PennTrauma's tweet image. Today’s #PetFireSafetyDay is a good reminder:

✅ Test your smoke alarms

✅ Have an escape plan

✅ Watch flames + heat sources

✅ Never leave candles or cooking unattended

🐶🐱 Keep leashes by the door so pets can escape with you! #FireSafety #Pets

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jul 8

Did you know? ➡️ Falls are the top cause of severe injuries we treat. ➡️ 83% need hospital stays — avg. 8 days. ➡️ 42% can’t return home & need rehab/SNF care. Many falls can be prevented — follow our steps to fall-proof your home! 🏠

PennTrauma's tweet image. Did you know?

➡️ Falls are the top cause of severe injuries we treat.

➡️ 83% need hospital stays — avg. 8 days.

➡️ 42% can’t return home &amp; need rehab/SNF care.

Many falls can be prevented — follow our steps to fall-proof your home! 🏠

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 27

June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD can affect trauma survivors and the providers who care for them. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—and there’s help.💙 📞 Call/text 988 🏥 Talk to your PCP or treatment team #PTSDawareness #988Lifeline #TraumaInformedCare

PennTrauma's tweet image. June 27 is PTSD Awareness Day.

PTSD can affect trauma survivors and the providers who care for them. If you’re struggling, you’re not alone—and there’s help.💙

📞 Call/text 988

🏥 Talk to your PCP or treatment team

#PTSDawareness #988Lifeline #TraumaInformedCare

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 23

☀️Working or playing outside this summer? Your risk of injury goes up when you’re dehydrated. Sweating = water + electrolyte loss➡️fatigue, dizziness, and heat-related illness. 💧Drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty. Stay safe. Stay hydrated. #NationalHydrationDay

PennTrauma's tweet image. ☀️Working or playing outside this summer? Your risk of injury goes up when you’re dehydrated.

Sweating = water + electrolyte loss➡️fatigue, dizziness, and heat-related illness.

💧Drink water often, even if you’re not thirsty.

Stay safe. Stay hydrated. #NationalHydrationDay

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 21

Before the playdate, ask: “Are any guns in the home unlocked?” It’s not rude. It’s responsible. June 21 is #ASKDay — Asking Saves Kids. #FirearmSafety #SafeStorage #PennTrauma

PennTrauma's tweet image. Before the playdate, ask:

“Are any guns in the home unlocked?”

It’s not rude. It’s responsible.

June 21 is #ASKDay — Asking Saves Kids.

#FirearmSafety #SafeStorage #PennTrauma

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 19

Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day to celebrate freedom and resilience. We’re proud to serve our diverse community with care, dignity, and respect. 🖤❤️💚 Let’s keep moving toward a healthier, more just future. #FreedomDay #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

PennTrauma's tweet image. Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day to celebrate freedom and resilience.

We’re proud to serve our diverse community with care, dignity, and respect.

🖤❤️💚 Let’s keep moving toward a healthier, more just future.

#FreedomDay #Juneteenth #HealthEquity

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 16

EMS providers: You’re often the first to spot elder abuse. 🚨 Signs to look for: • Poor hygiene or weight loss • Unexplained injuries • Patient fearful or withdrawn • Overbearing caregivers 📞 In PA, report concerns 24/7: 1-800-490-8505 #ElderAbuseAwareness

PennTrauma's tweet image. EMS providers: You’re often the first to spot elder abuse.

🚨 Signs to look for:

• Poor hygiene or weight loss

• Unexplained injuries

• Patient fearful or withdrawn

• Overbearing caregivers

📞 In PA, report concerns 24/7: 1-800-490-8505

#ElderAbuseAwareness

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 15

Happy Father’s Day to the dads who heal. From the trauma bay to the backyard, thank you for your strength, heart, and care—on the job and at home. 💙 We’re proud to work alongside you.

PennTrauma's tweet image. Happy Father’s Day to the dads who heal.

From the trauma bay to the backyard, thank you for your strength, heart, and care—on the job and at home. 💙

We’re proud to work alongside you.

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 14

Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay. To those who donate—you save lives. 🩸🙏 A single donation can help up to 3 people. Healthy adults: donate if you can. 🗓️ Someone needs blood every 2 seconds. ➡️ redcrossblood.org

PennTrauma's tweet image. Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay.

To those who donate—you save lives. 🩸🙏

A single donation can help up to 3 people.

Healthy adults: donate if you can.

🗓️ Someone needs blood every 2 seconds.

➡️ redcrossblood.org

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 12

School’s out, Philly! Have fun & stay safe this summer: • Helmet on for every bike ride • Cross streets at corners • Swim only with lifeguards • Stay hydrated • Trust your instincts Enjoy your break—we’ll see you in the fall! #LastDayOfSchool #PhillySafety

PennTrauma's tweet image. School’s out, Philly!

Have fun &amp; stay safe this summer:

• Helmet on for every bike ride

• Cross streets at corners

• Swim only with lifeguards

• Stay hydrated

• Trust your instincts

Enjoy your break—we’ll see you in the fall!

#LastDayOfSchool #PhillySafety

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 10

Forklifts can weigh up to 9,000 lbs—and they don’t stop on a dime. This #ForkliftSafetyDay, remember: Slow down. Stay alert. Make eye contact. Safety on the job site starts with you. #WorkplaceSafety #InjuryPrevention

PennTrauma's tweet image. Forklifts can weigh up to 9,000 lbs—and they don’t stop on a dime.

This #ForkliftSafetyDay, remember:

Slow down. Stay alert. Make eye contact.

Safety on the job site starts with you.

#WorkplaceSafety #InjuryPrevention

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 7

🧡This #WearOrange Weekend, honor lives lost to gun violence by taking action. Join us & @PPD19Dist for a community cleanup: 📅 Sat, June 8 | 🕘 9:30 AM 📍 PPD 19th District HQ Can’t attend? Clean up your own block. Together, we build safer neighborhoods.

PennTrauma's tweet image. 🧡This #WearOrange Weekend, honor lives lost to gun violence by taking action.

Join us &amp; @PPD19Dist for a community cleanup:

📅 Sat, June 8 | 🕘 9:30 AM

📍 PPD 19th District HQ

Can’t attend? Clean up your own block. Together, we build safer neighborhoods.

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Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 4

June 4 is National SAFE Day. Safe firearm storage saves lives—especially those of children and teens. Honor those we’ve lost. Protect those we love. Visit pennmedicine.org/firearmsafety to learn how. #NationalSAFEDay #FirearmSafety #InjuryPrevention

PennTrauma's tweet image. June 4 is National SAFE Day.

Safe firearm storage saves lives—especially those of children and teens.

Honor those we’ve lost. Protect those we love.

Visit pennmedicine.org/firearmsafety to learn how.

#NationalSAFEDay #FirearmSafety #InjuryPrevention

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 2

Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults—but they’re preventable. This Community Health Improvement Week, join us for free Tai Chi classes to boost balance & prevent falls. Move safer, feel stronger: pennmedicine.org/taichi #FallPrevention #TaiChi #PennTrauma

PennTrauma's tweet image. Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults—but they’re preventable.

This Community Health Improvement Week, join us for free Tai Chi classes to boost balance &amp; prevent falls.

Move safer, feel stronger: pennmedicine.org/taichi

#FallPrevention #TaiChi #PennTrauma

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · Jun 2

Happy Pride Month! Wherever and however you celebrate, stay aware, stay safe, and look out for each other. We’re proud to care for all communities, all year long. #PrideMonth #InjuryPrevention

PennTrauma's tweet image. Happy Pride Month!

Wherever and however you celebrate, stay aware, stay safe, and look out for each other.

We’re proud to care for all communities, all year long.

#PrideMonth #InjuryPrevention

Penn Trauma Center@PennTrauma · May 22

What would you do in a bleeding emergency? On this #StopTheBleedDay — get trained to save a life. Sign up for a free class: PennMedicine.org/StopTheBleed #StopTheBleed #SaveALife #PennTrauma

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