MEDIA RELEASE

WHO: Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente Hawaii

WHAT: Child Car Seat and Booster Seat Inspections; Free and open to the public (By appointment only)

Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children over one year of age and child. Passenger restraints can reduce deaths by as much as 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers, but up to 80 percent are not installed or used correctly.

Is your child’s car or booster seat installed properly? Kaiser Permanente wants to be sure your child is safe. Child Passenger Safety Technicians certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will be on-site checking all child car and booster seats.

Appointments must be booked in advance by calling 808-934-4000; ask for the KPS Program.

WHEN: 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011

WHERE:
Kaiser Permanente –– Hilo Clinic
1292 Waianuenue Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720

— Find out more:
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii: www.kp.org