Spring/Summer 2008

Accidental injury is the leading cause of death for U.S. children from one to 14 years old, according to the child advocacy group Safe Kids Worldwide.

In an effort to reduce childhood injury, North Memorial Medical Center is teaming with Safe Kids Northwest Metro to offer discounted bike helmets this summer.

Bicycle helmets have been shown to reduce the risk of head injury in a crash by as much as 85 percent and the risk of brain injury by as much as 88 percent.

The bike helmets will be for sale at North Memorial’s Health and Care Shop location on the first floor of the hospital. The shop’s hours are from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Prices are below retail average at just $12 for standard bicycle helmets and $15 for multi-sport helmets.

Helmets are available in many different styles and colors for children and adults. They will be available throughout the summer.

For further information, call (763) 520-4287.