Stepping Strong

: Water Safety

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of traumatic injuries. With the right knowledge, many of these injuries can be prevented so you can enjoy your summer.

In this video, Maria Tumang, the Injury Prevention and Outreach Project Manager for Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares 5 quick tips on how to stay safe in the water.

The Stepping Strong Center is committed to building healthier, safer communities. Through education, advocacy, and training, we work to prevent injuries before they happen. Visit BWHSteppingStrong.org to learn more.

: Water Safety

As temperatures rise, so does the risk of traumatic injuries. With the right knowledge, many of these injuries can be prevented so you can enjoy your summer. 

In this video, Maria Tumang, the Injury Prevention and Outreach Project Manager for Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares 5 quick tips on how to stay safe in the water.

The Stepping Strong Center is committed to building healthier, safer communities. Through education, advocacy, and training, we work to prevent injuries before they happen. Visit BWHSteppingStrong.org to learn more.

Do you know the ABCs of bleeding control?

Through the Stepping Strong Emergency Response Training program, you can learn the necessary skills to control traumatic blood loss and help save a life.

Learn more and sign up for a session at https://steppingstrong.bwh.harvard.edu/public-training/stop-the-bleed/

The Stepping Strong Center transforms trauma care to honor the resilience of survivors who show strength and courage every day.

On National Trauma Survivors Day, we take an extra moment to recognize trauma survivors on their path to recovery and share words of encouragement.

Learn more about our work across prevention, treatment, and recovery at BWHSteppingStrong.org

What does resilience mean to you?

Hear the thoughtful and inspiring responses from friends and family of the Stepping Strong Center.

Tell us what resilience means to you in the comments 👉

Every minute matters after a traumatic injury.

The first 60 minutes, known as the “Golden Hour”, can mean the difference between life and death for patients.

Stepping Strong Breakthrough Awardee Zain Hashmi from the UAB - The University of Alabama at Birmingham shares helpful tips on what you can do today to save someone’s life tomorrow.

Trauma affects millions of lives each year, extending beyond individuals to families and communities.

Despite its toll, trauma remains significantly underfunded compared to other major health conditions.

The Stepping Strong Center is working to close that gap through research, innovation, and advocacy.

Learn more at BWHSteppingStrong.org