Louisiana Fall Prevention Coalition

Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalization in Louisiana. Approximately 150 Louisianans die as a result of a fall injury each year and 9,600 Louisianans are hospitalized for fall-related injuries.

The Louisiana Falls Prevention Coalition works in partnership to help the people of Louisiana maintain their independence and enhance the quality of their lives by reducing falls and fall injuries.

We represent a diverse group of individuals from a range of disciplines who have an interest in preventing falls by concentrating on four areas:

Community Living
Data Management
Education and Awareness
Policy/Advocacy and Sustainability

Our volunteer coalition is open to professionals and organizations in Louisiana interested in preventing falls. Please contact Dr. Thea Lobell at thea@drthea.com for more information.

Fall Prevention Awareness Day will be held on the first day of fall – Wednesday, September 22, 2010.

fall prevention powerpoint presentation

Coalition members interested in delivering 30 – 45 minute community presentations can download the current Louisiana Fall Prevention PowerPoint presentation.

fall prevention postcard

Coalition members interested in printing and distributing postcards can download the current Lousiana Fall Prevention Postcard.

Fall prevention sign-in sheet

Coalition members who would like to use a sign-in sheet during community events can download the LA Fall Prevention Sign In Sheet. Once you have collected the information, please fax the completed forms to Vanessa McKee at (504) 599-1085.