Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute
Welcome to the Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Institute (KPTI) home page.
KPTI is dedicated to the specialized care of pediatric trauma patients and to the health and safety of all children.
Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to children. More children are killed and disabled by injuries than all other diseases combined.
As a partnership between the New England District of Kiwanis and the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, we have worked together since 1981 providing the highest level of expertise available to treat the most seriously injured children at our Pediatric Emergency Department, an American College of Surgeons verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.
KPTI is the first pediatric trauma center in the world to provide medical care for injured children, medical research on pediatric trauma, and injury prevention programs for children and families. Our Community Safety Programs reach more than 33,000 children and their families each year in New England alone.
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KPTI Open House |
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Saturday, December 13, 2008 |
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10:00AM - 2:00PM |
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at the Floating Hosptial for Children/Tufts Medical Center, Boston |
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All Kiwanis Family members are invited |
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Come to see how KPTI and the Floating Hospital Trauma Team care for injured children.
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Learn about Melanie's Law and what happens in the PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit).
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Visit the Emergency Room, the PICU, the Playroom, the Helipad and the newly renovated Kiwanis Family Lounge for surgical patient's families.
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Join us for lunch and visit with hospital staff, Kiwanians, and Key Club and Circle K members from around New England.
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Please RSVP by December 1, 2008. |
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Click here for more information |
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Information about the new Massachussetts Booster Seat Law |
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Lil' Iguana Children's Safety Foundation |
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Help support this new children's safety program for KPTI |
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KPTI Annual Report 2007 [PDF] |
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