Come to Genesis Before Prom, Not After
The trauma services department at Genesis
Medical Center, Davenport wants to make sure
that upcoming proms bring good memories for
Quad Cities teenagers by stressing this
message: “We want to
see you before prom ...
not after!’’
Free prom photos
On Saturday, April 28
from 3-6 p.m., Genesis
will offer free,
professionally taken prom
photos at the campus of
Genesis Medical Center,
East Rusholme Street,
Davenport. The photos
will be taken in front of
the attractive fountains in
front of the hospital. Each
individual (two photos per
couple) will receive a free,
5-by-7 color photo.
There also will be an
option to have the photos
uploaded to Facebook
pages rather than receiving
photo prints.
Prom-goers taking advantage of the offer will be
asked to sign a pledge that on prom night they
will not use alcohol or illegal drugs; they will use
their seatbelts; and, they will not be distracted
drivers. By signing the pledge, they will be
entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card.
It’s estimated that more than 600 Americans
younger than age 21 will die in alcohol-related
traffic accidents in April, May and June.
“Prom night should be a positive experience
with wonderful memories. There is nothing
more tragic for a family or friends than
to go through a Prom Night accident
that could have been prevented by
simply avoiding alcohol use,’’ said Andrea
Bladel, Trauma Coordinator, Genesis Medical
Center, East Rusholme Street. “We hope
everyone going to the prom will come and see
us before the prom to have
their picture taken and to sign
a no-alcohol pledge, so we
don’t see them under much
sadder, or even tragic
circumstances, on prom night.’’
No reservations are required
for the photos. For more
information, call (563) 421-9275.
Davenport Central, Davenport
North, Davenport West,
Central DeWitt High School
and Rock Island Alleman will
celebrate high school proms
on April 28.
A 2011 study by Liberty
Mutual Insurance and SADD
(Students Against Destructive
Decisions) found that only
6 percent of students
participating in the study said
they had driven under the
influence on prom night. That low number is in
sharp contrast to the perception that many
prom-goers are under the influence.
In fact, 89 percent of students reported their
schools have programs or policies to prevent
teens from engaging in illegal activities
at all school functions, including security
guards, organized transportation
and on-site alcohol testing.
