Childress Institute For Pediatric Trauma
The Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma was established in 2008 through a donation by Richard Childress and his wife Judy. The Institute’s mission is to lead national efforts to reduce death and disability following injury to children less than 18 years old. Pediatric trauma is the No. 1 killer of children ages 1–18 in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 10,000 children die each year – more than all other causes combined. The Childress Institute, located at Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, is focused on funding research and medical education throughout the U.S. to improve treatment, as well as raising public awareness about the magnitude of pediatric trauma.
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