Unintentional Injuries

   Senior Safety Task Force

Senior Safety :  The Senior Safety Task Force is a newly formed group that has convened to address the issue of seniors and fall prevention in the Knoxville community.  The task force includes members from social service agencies, hospitals, government, pharmacists, physical therapists and other appropriate individuals.  Call or email Rachel Frazier for more information.

Knox County Health Department Carseat Safety Program:
A limited number of carseats are available to families who qualify.  Please call (865) 215-5170 for more information.

Coalition Meetings:
Senior Safety Task Force
3rd Thursday of every month @ 2pm
Call (865) 215-5175 or email rachel.frazier@knoxcounty.org
for meeting location.

Child Safety Seat Inspection:
The Knoxville Police Department offers a free carseat checkpoint on the 2nd Saturday of every month from 10 am to 1pm at the KPD Safety Unit at 917 E. Fifth Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917 .  No appointments are necessary.  For more information please call (865) 215-8633 or log on to www.cityofknoxville.org/kids/childsafety.asp

National Website Links:
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
www.cdc.gov/InjuryViolenceSafety/
www.usa.safekids.org
www.tntrafficsafety.org
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/factsheets/adultfalls.htm
www.stopfalls.org
www.safeaging.org
www.nihseniorhealth.gov

Contact phone and email:
Rachel Frazier
Email:  rachel.frazier@knoxcounty.org
Phone:  (865) 215-5175
Address:  Knox County Health Department
140 Dameron Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37917