Nov. 14, 2025 — Each year on November 18, National Injury Prevention Day is observed, and Lee Health invites the community to join in raising awareness by illuminating their homes and businesses with green lights. Injury and violence are the number one cause of death for children and adults aged one to 44 years old, according to the Injury Free Coalition for Kids. Raising awareness and offering education are some ways we can help lower these numbers and push for change.
All Lee Health adult acute-care hospitals, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Lee Health Coconut Point and the Lee Health Sports Complex will be lit up in green after the sun sets on Nov. 18. Lee Health’s Injury Prevention Team invites others to participate by shining a green light on buildings, monuments and thoroughfares throughout Southwest Florida, or by wearing green.
The Old Lee County Courthouse on Main Street in Fort Myers, the Fort Myers Fire Department, Fort Myers Police Department, Babcock Ranch, Coconut Point, and local businesses and local community members’ homes will also be lit up in green to show their support and solidarity. A donation of a billboard from Carter-Pritchett Advertising, Inc. for nearly two weeks was viewed by tens of thousands of drivers, helping raise awareness for the importance of injury prevention in Southwest Florida.
According to the National Safety Council, the top three leading causes of preventable injury-related deaths are poisoning, falls and motor vehicle crashes, including motorcycles, and they account for 86% of all avoidable deaths. Other preventable injuries that may cause death include suffocation, drowning, fires and burns, as well as natural or environmental disasters.
Serious and unintentional injuries, such as suffocation, drowning, motor vehicle crashes, and other preventable injuries, are a real threat that can cause disability or death for children who are one to 18 years old. Emergency Department visits are dominated by fall-related injuries, accounting for 35% of all preventable non-fatal injuries.
Lee Health’s Injury Prevention Team will share education and practical tips throughout the day on Nov. 18 to raise awareness in the community and provide education on how to prevent most injuries and save lives. By empowering individuals and families with knowledge and resources, a safer environment can be created for everyone and proactive steps can be taken to reduce the risk of injury at home, on the road, and in everyday activities.
To learn more, please visit https://www.leehealth.org/our-services/trauma-care/injury-prevention or https://www.injuryfree.org.
About Lee Health
Lee Health has been a cornerstone of health care in Southwest Florida since opening its first hospital in 1916. As a non-profit, integrated health system, Lee Health is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. With a strong commitment to community health and wellness, Lee Health commits to evolving with the growing and changing needs of the region. The system offers comprehensive services through four acute care hospitals, Golisano Children’s Hospital, three skilled nursing locations, outpatient facilities, urgent care centers, and a wide network of primary care and specialty practices. Lee Health supports every step of the health journey, from preventive care to advanced treatment for every member of our community. Learn more at www.LeeHealth.org.
