INDIANAPOLIS — Franciscan Health Indianapolis is encouraging parents and caregivers to have children’s safety seats inspected based on recommendations issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The hospital’s Child Passenger Safety Clinic is offering free inspections with certified technicians available to demonstrate the proper use of car seats and booster seats for youngsters. The event is 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21, in the parking lot of Franciscan Health Weight Loss Center (5230 E. Stop 11 Road).
Franciscan Health is partnering on the project with the Automotive Safety Program (ASP) at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute for this event. The Franciscan Health event coincides with Child Passenger Safety Week.
Language interpreters will be on hand to assist Hispanic and Burmese/Chin parents and adult caregivers. Children’s car seats will be provided for families who can prove they are receiving public assistance, and the child must be present.
If unable to visit the Sept. 21 car seat inspection, adults can arrange for free inspections any time of the year by calling Franciscan Health Indianapolis at (317) 528-5774.
