Press Room Archive

Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma Funds 20 Community Grants Across U.S.

Programs Include Stop the Bleed Training, Child Safety and EMS Education   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (Sept. 30, 2019) – The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma has chosen 20 pediatric trauma grant projects from various locations across the U.S. to receive funding, following a thorough review process. The recipients of the grants are from 13 different states […]

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Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma Announces 2019 Scholarship Winner

Recipient will Receive Registration and Travel to EMS World Expo 2019 in New Orleans WINSTON-SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA (September 17, 2019) — The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma has selected Weslie Powell, operations manager and critical care paramedic at Blount EMS Ambulance in Oneonta, Ala., as the winner of the 2019 Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma […]

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Player Athleticism Increases Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football

September 5, 2019 Speed, agility and strength are definitely assets on the football field. But when it comes to hits to the head, those talents may actually increase exposure for the young athletes who account for about 70% of this country’s football players. A study of youth league football players by researchers at Wake Forest […]

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RCR Fuels Fundraiser to Save Injured Kids

Benefiting the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma and Victory Junction   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 30, 2019) – Richard Childress Racing is supporting a NASCAR-themed celebration at Victory Junction and launching an online auction on Tuesday, July 30. Proceeds will benefit programs of the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, including a $20,000 grant to Victory Junction […]

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