Piedmont Walton observes National Injury Prevention Day with safety expo

Hospital glowed green in ‘Turn a light on safety’ event Nov. 18

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Monroe, Ga. (Nov. 19, 2025) — Piedmont Walton joined organizations nationwide Tuesday in recognizing National Injury Prevention Day, an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about injury prevention and promoting safety in communities.

Preventable injuries are a leading cause of death and disability for Americans ages 1-44. Injuries are not accidents and most can be prevented through education. National Injury Prevention Day empowers individuals and communities with the tools and information they need to create safer environments for everyone.

To mark the day, expo attendees had an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and receive hands-on training on topics including:

• Hands-Only CPR
• Stop the Bleed
• Fall Prevention
• Home Fire Safety
• Motor Vehicle Safety
• Drug Addiction and Overdose Awareness
• Gun Safety
• Active Shooter Response

As part of the national “Turn a Light on Safety” initiative, the exterior lights of Piedmont Walton glowed green on Nov. 18 to symbolize the hospital’s commitment to injury prevention.

For more safety tips, visit nationalinjurypreventionday.org/partner-resources. For local resources, visit piedmont.org/empoweringyou.