The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division

The American Trauma Society, PA Division (ATSPA) is dedicated to reducing the devastating toll that trauma takes on the lives of all people. ATSPA strives to help all Pennsylvanians survive and lead healthier lives through its trauma prevention education programs.


Our Mission Statement

ATSPA is a non-profit trauma prevention education organization dedicated to reducing suffering, disability and death due to trauma.
Materials are free of charge to Pennsylvania residents, businesses and organizations. If you are from outside of Pennsylvania and would like to request resource information, please contact the National ATS Office at 1(800)556-7890, (301)574-4300, info@amtrauma.org or visit www.amtrauma.org/index.html.

Thank you to those who participated in the Trauma Prevention Video Contest. The contest ended on April 30, 2012, and winning entries will be selected by June 15, 2012.

May is National Trauma Awareness Month!

                      This year's focus is distracted driving.

   ► Click here for ATSPA's press release on National Trauma Awareness Month.
   ► Click here for the 2011-2012 ATSPA Annual Report to see what ATSPA has done
                           to prevent trauma in Pennsylvania this past year!

Contact ATSPA at atspa@atspa.org or 717-766-1616 to find out how
you can prevent trauma in your community.

For the National American Trauma Society's Trauma Registrar and Trauma Program Manager events CLICK HERE
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ATS
PA DIVISION
2011, 2012
Annual Report

■ Click here to view Act 81 of 2011 Fact Sheet to learn about the recent changes affecting graduated driver licensing and passenger restraint laws.

■ Are helmets just for bicyclists? No. They can be used for many sports and activities, especially in the winter. Contact ATSPA to purchase a helmet for $10 and get a free helmet fitting. Stay safe this winter season!

■ NEW EDUCATIONAL BROCHURE!
A game that kills? ATSPA's new brochure "The Choking Game" helps explain why adolescents are participating in the dangerous activity often called "choking," what makes it so unsafe, how to prevent it, and other information. Download the brochure here or contact ATSPA.