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.

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

■ The American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division is delighted and proud to be chosen as the Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (PA FBLA) 2012-2013 State Project. Please visit www.pafbla.org for more information on PA FBLA and our partnership.

· PA FBLA advisers and members, please call 717-766-1616 or email kbyrnes@atspa.org for event and material requests.

■ Congratulations to Jack and Pina Templeton for receiving the Crystal Award from the Ladies Committee of the Union League of Philadelphia! To read about who they are, and what they have done as incredible doctors and generous people click The Crystal Award

■ 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.