“Our mission is to prevent falls risks through partnerships by promoting access to education and exercise that improve quality of life.”
“Falls Festival Sturdy Shoe Hop” a 50s-themed Falls Prevention Awareness Day event in 2022.
We are on FACEBOOK. Please visit our page: https://www.facebook.com/Cape-Fear-Fall-Prevention-Coalition-607553216302706/
2025 Meetings
We currently meet bi-monthly on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10:00am via Microsoft Teams.
Our 2025 meeting schedule: 3/25, 5/27, 7/22, 9/23, 11/25
If anyone is interested in attending, please email bmelvin@nhcgov.com to be added to the invite.
For more information and to join our coalition, please contact:
Britney Melvin
Community Risk Reduction Coordinator at New Hanover County Fire Rescue
Chair Cape Fear Falls Prevention Coalition
910.798.7336
Resources:
- BeSAFE Falls Prevention Tips from Lower Cape Fear Hospice
- For additional webinars, presentations and statewide resources, please visit: https://ncfallsprevention.org/falls-prevention-resources/
