Community Injury Prevention
Injury prevention and mitigation are core components of the PeaceHealth mission
Falls Prevention Programs
- Community presentations and talks
- Bingocize sponsor at the Eugene YMCA
- Adult Medication Safety Program
- Fall Prevention Committees and Programs
- Oregon Falls Prevention Coalition
- Senior Providers Infromation Network (SPIN)
- Oregon Injury Prevention Committee
- PeaceHealth Falls Committee
- National Council on Aging
- Safe States Alliance
- Oregon Research Institute
- Community Outreach Events
- Lane County Health Fair
- Lane Senior Health Fair
- Springfield Block Party
Motor Vehicle Accident-Avoidance Programs
- AARP Car-Fit Clinics
- AARP Smart Driver Courses
- Impaired and Distracted Driving Simulator
- Teenage Impaired Driving Awareness Lectures (TNTT)
Safe Kids West Oregon Coalition
- Free Bicycle Helmets
- Head Injury and Falls Prevention for Children
- Medication and Overdose Safety Education
- Firearm Safety and Gun Locks
Major Activities
Falls Prevention

Falls are not inevitable events -- they are largely preventable. Nevertheless, one in three people over age 65 will suffer a fall that could have been prevented with a few simple steps, such as securing household rugs or wearing shoes in the house.
The risk of severe injury is higher for adults over age 65. And although falls can occur anywhere, more than half happen right at home. In the U.S., someone over age 65 falls every 15 seconds, and 95 percent of all hip fractures in people over 65 are caused by falling to the ground.
Fall Prevention Resources for Individuals
What can I do to prevent a fall?
By visiting this site and arming yourself with knowledge, you have taken the first step toward protecting yourself from a serious fall. Here are four simple things you can do to lower the risk of falls:
- List of free falls prevention programs throughout the state
- Have your doctor review your prescription and over-the-counter medications. As we age, our bodies don't use medications as efficiently as they used to. Some medications, or combinations of medicines, might cause dizziness or reduce alertness.
- Get your vision checked. You could be wearing outdated prescription lenses or have a condition such as glaucoma or cataracts that reduces how well you can see.
- Get moving! Talk to your doctor about specific exercise routines that focus on improving balance and strength. Tai Chi has proven effective for this.
- Refer to the tips below to make your home safer. About half of falls happen at home, and many can be prevented.
Ladder Safety
Falls from portable ladders are one of the leading causes of occupational fatalities and injuries.