Greenville Hospital Children’s Hospital was chosen from the 314 state and local Safe Kids coalitions in the United States, which are responsible for facilitating injury prevention efforts by local medical professionals, public safety agencies, educators, auto dealerships, retailers, government agencies and other volunteers.

"Every local Safe Kids coalition saves countless lives. To be singled out of such dedicated company is a huge vote of confidence in our work here in Greenville" says William F. Schmidt, M.D., Ph.D., Medical Director, GHS Children’s Hospital and Chairman, Department of Pediatrics.

"Our staff in Washington relies on the dedicated, passionate and inspiring people at the local level who take our injury prevention messages out into their own communities," says Dr. Martin Eichelberger, President & CEO, Safe Kids Worldwide. "The crown jewel of Safe Kids is our network of coalitions that deliver vital safety knowledge to parents and caregivers everywhere."   

"Safe Kids Upstate Coalition would not be where we are today without the support and commitment of GHS Children’s Hospital," says Linda Brees, Director of Children Advocacy and Coalition Coordinator. "We join Dr. Eichelberger and Safe Kids Worldwide in applauding our lead organization and expressing our gratitude. "Safe Kids Upstate Coalition works to prevent accidental childhood injury, the leading killer of children 14 and under.