TeenSafe/Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center

Mission Statement

Every year, more than 6,000 teenagers die in motor vehicle crashes. As a part of the Trauma Department at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, TeenSafe is able to identify local trends in teen crash factors and develop prevention programs to address them. Numerous distractions (speeding, texting, seatbelt use, friends, drug/alcohol) contribute to crashes. The top three factors involved in teen crashes are 1) cell phone use, 2) alcohol/drug impairment, and 3) no seatbelt. All of our programs address these concerns.