Trauma Team Warns Not To Text And Drive #mannequinchallenge

Each day in the United States, over 8 people are killed and 1,161 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver. Many of those injured, unfortunately, end up in our Level 1 Trauma Center at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Fl. To bring awareness to the issue, members of our trauma team performed this mannequin challenge. Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood is one of seven Level I trauma centers in Florida. We are uniquely qualified to treat patients with the most severe, life-threatening injuries, including acute physical trauma, as well as those recovering from major surgery. We have a dedicated team of experienced specialists ready to treat trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our experienced and expertly trained medical staff is available around the clock to handle any life-threatening emergency that comes through our doors, including: Brain and/or spinal cord injuries (traumatic brain injuries) Falls Motor vehicle crashes Motorcycle collisions Pediatric injuries Penetrating injuries (e.g., gunshot or stab wounds)