ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation

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The ThinkFirst National Injury Prevention Foundation's educational programs are aimed at helping people - especially those at high risk: children, teens, and young adults - learn to reduce their risk for injury.

☀️ Summer Reminder ☀️Summer brings more travel, outdoor activities, and time on the road. It's a great time to slow down...
06/23/2026

☀️ Summer Reminder ☀️

Summer brings more travel, outdoor activities, and time on the road. It's a great time to slow down, stay aware of your surroundings, and make safety a priority for yourself, your family, and everyone sharing the roadway.

These seasonal reminders, inspired by guidance from NHTSA, can help keep summer adventures safe and enjoyable all season long.

Stay alert. Stay safe. Enjoy your summer! 🚗🌞

🚗 Parents: Help Your Teen Drive Safely 🚦The first year of driving is one of the most dangerous times for teens—but paren...
06/17/2026

🚗 Parents: Help Your Teen Drive Safely 🚦

The first year of driving is one of the most dangerous times for teens—but parents play a critical role in helping keep young drivers safe.

The ThinkFirst For Parents of Teen Drivers program is an evidence-based educational resource designed to help parents guide their teens through the challenges of new-driver independence.

Through this program, parents learn how to:

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Talk effectively about driving risks and create open, ongoing conversations about safe driving habits.

📵 Set clear expectations around distractions, including cell phone use, seat belt compliance, speeding, and passengers.

🧠 Support safe decision-making by helping teens recognize risks and make responsible choices behind the wheel.

📘 Understand state-specific GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing) laws and how these important restrictions are designed to reduce crashes among new drivers.

🚦 Model safe driving behavior by demonstrating the habits and attitudes you want your teen to adopt.

Parents remain the most influential driving instructors long after a teen earns a license. Starting the conversation early and reinforcing safe habits consistently can help prevent injuries and save lives.

❤️ Your influence matters.

Learn more at ThinkFirst.org

🚗☀️ HEAT KILLS. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD IN A CAR. ☀️🚗According to (NHTSA), more than 1,000 children have died from vehicular...
06/15/2026

🚗☀️ HEAT KILLS. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD IN A CAR. ☀️🚗

According to (NHTSA), more than 1,000 children have died from vehicular heatstroke in the United States over the past 29 years. A child's body temperature rises 3–5 times faster than an adult's, and a vehicle can become dangerously hot in just minutes.

💔 In 2025, 31 children lost their lives to heatstroke in vehicles.

Help Prevent a Tragedy

✅ Always check the back seat before locking your vehicle.
✅ Never leave a child unattended, even for a minute.
✅ Place a purse, phone, or briefcase in the back seat as a reminder.
✅ Ask childcare providers to call if your child doesn't arrive as expected.
✅ Keep vehicles locked and keys out of children's reach.

🚨 If you see a child alone in a vehicle, call 911 immediately. Every minute matters.

Together, we can save lives.

❤️🚗☀️

🌡️ Heat waves are impacting many parts of the country this week, but the danger doesn't disappear when temperatures seem...
06/11/2026

🌡️ Heat waves are impacting many parts of the country this week, but the danger doesn't disappear when temperatures seem moderate.

A parked vehicle can heat up rapidly in just minutes, creating life-threatening conditions for children and pets left inside. Cracking a window is not enough to keep them safe.

Before you walk away, always take a moment to check the back seat and make sure everyone is out of the vehicle.

🚗 Look before you lock.
👶 Protect children.
🐾 Protect pets.
❤️ Save lives.

Your teen learns more from what you do than what you say. Every time you get behind the wheel, you're setting an example...
06/10/2026

Your teen learns more from what you do than what you say. Every time you get behind the wheel, you're setting an example. Buckling up, staying off your phone, obeying speed limits, and never driving impaired are habits that shape the next generation of drivers.

As a parent, you are your teen's first driving instructor and their most influential role model. Make every trip a lesson in safe driving.

A few extra seconds of awareness can save a life.As more bicyclists hit the roads during the warmer months, it’s importa...
05/27/2026

A few extra seconds of awareness can save a life.

As more bicyclists hit the roads during the warmer months, it’s important for everyone to do their part. Drivers and cyclists alike share the responsibility of keeping our roads safe.

Look twice. Slow down. Stay alert.
Safety starts with all of us. 🚲⚠️

Seat belts save lives. It only takes a few seconds to buckle up, but that simple choice can make all the difference.Too ...
05/27/2026

Seat belts save lives. It only takes a few seconds to buckle up, but that simple choice can make all the difference.

Too many young drivers and passengers are still riding unbuckled, putting themselves and others at risk every day. Whether you’re heading across town or just down the street, make seat belts a habit every single trip.

Protect yourself. Protect your future. Protect the people who care about you.

Buckle up. Every trip. Every time.

Today, May 20th, we recognize National Trauma Survivors Day and honor the strength, resilience, and recovery journeys of...
05/20/2026

Today, May 20th, we recognize National Trauma Survivors Day and honor the strength, resilience, and recovery journeys of trauma survivors everywhere. 💙

Recovery is not a straight path, and every survivor’s story deserves compassion, support, and hope. Today is a reminder that no one has to heal alone.

We also want to recognize and thank our VIP speakers for ThinkFirst who courageously share their stories to educate, inspire, and make a lasting impact in our community. Your voices help create awareness, promote prevention, and support healing for others.

Take a moment to share a message of encouragement, recognize a survivor, support a caregiver, or raise awareness in your community. Together, we can create a powerful voice of solidarity and healing.

🏍️ May is Motorcycle Awareness Month 🏍️As the weather gets warmer and more motorcycles return to the road, it’s importan...
05/20/2026

🏍️ May is Motorcycle Awareness Month 🏍️

As the weather gets warmer and more motorcycles return to the road, it’s important for all drivers to stay alert and help keep our roads safe. Motorcycles can be harder to see, so take an extra second to look twice before changing lanes, turning, or pulling into traffic.

✔️ Check blind spots
✔️ Give motorcycles extra following distance
✔️ Use turn signals early
✔️ Stay focused and avoid distractions

To all riders — stay safe, wear your gear, and ride responsibly. Let’s work together to make every ride a safe one this season.

Summer is here, and that means more time on the road with family and friends. Whether you’re heading out for vacation, c...
05/19/2026

Summer is here, and that means more time on the road with family and friends. Whether you’re heading out for vacation, commuting to work, or enjoying weekend plans, staying safe behind the wheel should always come first. Take a moment to refresh yourself on important summer driving reminders and help keep our roads safer for everyone this season. ☀️🚗

Reminder: Buckle up every trip, every time, avoid impaired driving, stay alert in heavy traffic and construction zones, and prepare your vehicle for summer travel conditions.

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2206 N. Main Street #277
Main Street, IL
60187

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